Castlereagh vs Penrith
The verdict
Penrith is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $2.51M in Castlereagh. Penrith rates higher for liveability (100 vs 24). Castlereagh is closer to the coast (47.4 km vs 48.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Castlereagh rates higher (24 vs 12/100 in Penrith).
Scores
| Castlereagh | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 82 |
| Transport | 20 | 91 |
| Education | 47 | 50 |
| Liveability | 24 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castlereagh | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,248 | 17,966 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,370 | $1,397 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 31.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Castlereagh Stable · Penrith High Growth
Property
| Castlereagh | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.51M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $594K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 16.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castlereagh | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 24 | 12 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 481 | 490 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 641 | 423 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 641 | 1,152 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,731 | 37,326 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castlereagh | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castlereagh · Penrith
Transport
| Castlereagh | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 149 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 171 | 107 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.5 km | 560 m |
Liveability
| Castlereagh | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 75 |
| Parks | 3 | 54 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 34 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 24 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 47.4 km | 48.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.0 km | 49.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Castlereagh | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,248 | 17,966 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,269 | 20,074 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,313 | 24,627 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 2.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castlereagh or Penrith?
Castlereagh has the higher residential safety score (Castlereagh 24/100 vs Penrith 12/100).
Which is more affordable, Castlereagh or Penrith?
Penrith is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $2.51M.
Which has better schools, Castlereagh or Penrith?
Penrith has a higher average school ICSEA (Castlereagh 991 vs Penrith 1015; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Castlereagh or Penrith?
Penrith has the higher transport score (Castlereagh 20/100 vs Penrith 91/100).
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