Castle Hill
NSW 2154 · The Hills Shire
40,874 (2021) → 43,410 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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 2025
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 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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.