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Castle Hill

NSW 2154 · The Hills Shire

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

88
Overall score

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

40,874
Population
$2.55M
Median house (2026)
100
Safety score
86
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 $2.55M 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
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Demographics

40,874
Population
42
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,551
vs NSW median+37.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$65,647/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +10%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2154 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

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

$2.55M+5.9%
Median house (2026)
$1.01M+3.1%
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$950 / $780 wk
Rental yield (house)1.9%
Days on market (house)59 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100
Residential

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

28
Break & enter dwelling69/100k
41
Steal from dwelling100/100k
20
Motor vehicle theft49/100k
49
Domestic assault120/100k
10
Robbery24/100k
67
Non-domestic assault164/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 1,113 (all categories, latest year)2,723 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 March 2026

Schools

95

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

194
Within 10km13 in suburb
5
Govt (suburb)
3
Catholic (suburb)
5
Indep. (suburb)

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

In suburb

  • Oakhill Drive Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1152
  • Excelsior Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1150
  • St Bernadette's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1145
  • Samuel Gilbert Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1128
  • Castle Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1128
  • St Angela's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1126
  • Oakhill CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1124
  • Castle Hill High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1121
  • Gilroy Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1096
  • St Gabriel's School for students with special needsCombined · IndependentICSEA 1069
  • 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 1113
  • Baulkham Hills High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1203
  • Baulkham Hills North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1130
  • Crestwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1103
  • William Clarke CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1162
  • Glenhaven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1108
  • Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner EducationCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1103
  • Sherwood Ridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1114
  • Tangara School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1141
  • Crestwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1139
  • Hills Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1141
  • Cherrybrook Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1146

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

86
2Metro
243Bus
CBD commute (est.)58 min (metro)
Nearest train stationBeecroft (6.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.7% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
13.8%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
12.3%
Retail Trade
10.2%
Education & Training
10.2%
Construction
8.5%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
950mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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
1310 in suburbGPs
117 in suburbPharmacies
118 in suburbChildcare
22 in suburbLibraries
12881 in suburbSports fields
32 in suburbVets

In this suburb

10Public toilets
3Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (80/100, 2026-07-27)
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

16

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

10
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
128
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

7

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

51
Parks
1
Nature reserves
5
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

12

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
2
Cinemas
1
Museums
4
Galleries
2
Libraries
1
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

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

8

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
42
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.12

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

54

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

26
Long Day Care
5
Preschool / Kinder
7
OSHC
Total services36
Exceeding NQS or above8 of 31 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.88

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

16
Services
5
Aged care homes
779
Residential places
11
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (5 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

10
Christian6 in suburb
2
Muslim0 in suburb
3
Hindu1 in suburb
Total within 3km15
In this suburb7

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

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$2.30M41transportBaulkham Hills$1.98M61transportNorwest$2.00M85transportWest Pennant Hills$2.73M62transportKellyville$2.05M86transportBella Vista$2.72M91transport

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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 2,723 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Castle Hill?

In Castle Hill, the median house price is $2.55M 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 1124 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.