CASTLE HILL

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $2,475,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,003,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,464
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 20.2%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 40,874
Density 2,173.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

CASTLE HILL Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,475,000
House Sales Volume 93 sales
Unit Median $1,003,000
Unit Sales Volume 81 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $745/wk
3 Bed House $850/wk
2 Bed Unit $780/wk
3 Bed Unit $923/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

CASTLE HILL Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 3,464 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.52x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

CASTLE HILL 3,464/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

CASTLE HILL has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

CASTLE HILL Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

40,874
Total Population
2,173
people/km² density
20.2%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
8,746 people
21.4%
2
China
8,248 people
20.2%
3
Australia
7,924 people
19.4%
4
India
3,010 people
7.4%
5
Ireland
2,916 people
7.1%

Transport

34.2 km
to Sydney CBD
40 min
drive to CBD
58 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (3)

Independent (1)

Oakhill College

Details
83.8 score Year 7-12 Boys

Public (1)

Castle Hill High School

Details
81.9 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Catholic (1)

Gilroy Catholic College

Details
76.5 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

CASTLE HILL Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 6 neighbouring suburbs

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About CASTLE HILL

Castle Hill is located in Central Sydney, approximately 34.2km from CBD, about 58 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 40,874 with a density of 2173 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,475,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,003,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Castle Hill High School has 254 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school Gilroy Catholic College has 102; independent school Oakhill College has 327.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3464 per 100,000, 0.52x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 21.40%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Chinese (20.18%) and Australian (19.39%), significant Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Castle Hill has a house median of $2,475,000 and unit median of $1,003,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Castle Hill has a crime rate of 3464 per 100,000, which is 0.52x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Castle Hill High School, 2024 HSC results: 254 Distinguished Achievers, 4 All Rounders, 6 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 81.9. Catholic schools: Gilroy Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 102 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, 5 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 76.5. Independent schools: Oakhill College, 2024 HSC results: 327 Distinguished Achievers, 8 All Rounders, 3 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 83.8.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Castle Hill has a population of 40,874, with Chinese comprising 20.20%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: English (21.40%), Chinese (20.18%), Aust (19.39%), Indian (7.36%), Irish (7.13%).

Castle Hill is approximately 34.2km from Sydney CBD, about 40 minutes by car or 58 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the Metro North West & Bankstown Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.