Castle Cove
NSW 2069 · Willoughby
2,643 (2021) → 2,667 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Willoughby local government area (est. 82,062 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Castle Cove is a stable suburb in Willoughby, NSW 2069, about 10km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.04M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 70/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Castle Cove has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2069 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (7.26%), England (4.69%), Hong Kong (4.09%), USA (1.44%), New Zealand (1.4%)
Top languages: Cantonese (8.66%), Mandarin (7.87%), Japan (1.48%), Korean (1.21%), Italian (0.98%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1135 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Castle Cove Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1167
Nearby (within 10km)
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1148
- Killarney Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1150
- Killarney Heights High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1132
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1161
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, CastlecragPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Willoughby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1143
- Willoughby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1152
- Roseville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1172
- Aspect Vern Barnett SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1107
- Forestville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1141
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, NorthbridgePrimary · Independent · 2.8km
- Farmhouse Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1165
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Castle Cove
Is Castle Cove safe?
Castle Cove has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,476 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Castle Cove?
In Castle Cove, the median house price is $4.04M. Median weekly house rent is $1,295.
How far is Castle Cove from Sydney CBD?
Castle Cove is about 9.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Castle Cove?
Castle Cove has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1167 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Castle Cove?
Castle Cove has a transport score of 70/100 and 29 bus stops.