Castle Hill

NSW 2154 · The Hills Shire

40,874 (2021) → 43,410 est. (2025) · High Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

40,874

Population

$2.49M

Median house (2025)

100

Safety score

Transport score

Castle Hill is a high growth suburb in The Hills Shire, NSW 2154, about 25km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.49M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 13 schools, a transport score of 86/100, and is about 26km inland. Castle Hill has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

25.0 km

To Sydney CBD

25.9 km

To coast

$950/wk

Median rent (house)

6.6 km

To nearest station

Demographics

40,874

Population

Median age

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$2,551

vs NSW median+37.9%

Bachelor degree or higher60.4%

Born in Australia53.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse9,748 / 2,026 / 1,436

Top countries of birth: China (9.25%), India (5.41%), England (3%), South Korea (2.5%), Hong Kong (1.88%)

Top languages: Mandarin (11.42%), Cantonese (4.77%), Korean (3.15%), Hindi (2.26%), Persian ED (1.96%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.49M+4.5%

Median house (2025)

$1.01M+18.1%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$950 / $800 wk

Rental yield (house)2.0%

Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling69/100k

Steal from dwelling100/100k

Motor vehicle theft49/100k

Domestic assault120/100k

Robbery24/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,399 (all categories, latest year)3,423 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

194

Within 10km13 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1091 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Oakhill Drive Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1153
Excelsior Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1147
St Bernadette's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1136
Castle Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
St Angela's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1132
Samuel Gilbert Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1120
Oakhill CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1119
Castle Hill High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
Gilroy Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1088
St Gabriel's School for students with special needsCombined · IndependentICSEA 1071
Hills Adventist College, Castle Hill CampusPrimary · Independent
Redeemer Baptist School, Castle Hill campusSecondary · Independent
Aspect Western Sydney School, Castle HillSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1105
Baulkham Hills High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1194
Baulkham Hills North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1128
Crestwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1091
William Clarke CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1148
Glenhaven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1104
Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner EducationCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1098
Sherwood Ridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1111
Tangara School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1125
Crestwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1133
Hills Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1154
Cherrybrook Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1141

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

2Metro

243Bus

CBD commute (est.)58 min (metro)

Nearest train stationBeecroft (6.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

950mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

54 in suburbSupermarkets

4040 in suburbCafes/Rest.

5151 in suburbParks

3131 in suburbPlaygrounds

856635 in suburbPools

107 in suburbGyms

11 in suburbDog parks

77 in suburbGPs

98 in suburbPharmacies

118 in suburbChildcare

22 in suburbLibraries

12881 in suburbSports fields

32 in suburbVets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalNorwest Private Hospital (4.7 km)

Nearest vet1.1 km

Nearest airportSydney (29.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate1.52%

Projected population 204169,176

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in The Hills Shire

Glenhaven$2.77M41transport Baulkham Hills$1.95M61transport Norwest$1.97M85transport West Pennant Hills$2.67M62transport Kellyville$1.98M86transport Bella Vista$3.13M91transport

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Frequently asked questions about Castle Hill

Is Castle Hill safe?

Castle Hill 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 3,423 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Castle Hill?

In Castle Hill, the median house price is $2.49M and the median unit price is $1.01M. Median weekly house rent is $950.

How far is Castle Hill from Sydney CBD?

Castle Hill is about 25.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 58 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Castle Hill?

Castle Hill has 13 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1122 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Castle Hill?

Castle Hill has a transport score of 86/100 and 243 bus stops.