Castlecrag
NSW 2068 · Willoughby
2,965 (2021) → 2,992 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Willoughby local government area (est. 82,062 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Castlecrag is a stable suburb in Willoughby, NSW 2068, about 8km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.66M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Castlecrag has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.94%), China (3.44%), Hong Kong (1.96%), New Zealand (1.89%), USA (1.69%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.28%), Cantonese (4.11%), French (1.01%), German (0.88%), Japan (0.88%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 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 1135 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, CastlecragPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Northbridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1164
- St Philip Neri Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1177
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1139
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, NorthbridgePrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- Willoughby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1146
- Willoughby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1147
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1159
- Cammeray Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1167
- Beauty Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1167
- Castle Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1169
- Middle Harbour Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1168
- Naremburn SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1043
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
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Castlecrag
Is Castlecrag safe?
Castlecrag 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 1,079 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Castlecrag?
In Castlecrag, the median house price is $4.66M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
How far is Castlecrag from Sydney CBD?
Castlecrag is about 8.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 36 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Castlecrag?
Castlecrag has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Castlecrag?
Castlecrag has a transport score of 64/100 and 16 bus stops.