Castle Hill vs Cherrybrook
Cherrybrook (median $2,410,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Castle Hill ($2,500,000). Over the past year, Castle Hill (+4%) ran 1.4 percentage points ahead of Cherrybrook (+2.6%) on house-price growth.
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Castle Hill and Cherrybrook side by side
| Measure | Castle Hill | Cherrybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,500,000 | $2,410,000 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $1,400,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.0% | +2.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $1200/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1125 | 1137 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 40 |
| Population | 40,874 | 19,082 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 927 mm | 989 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cherrybrook (1137) sits above Castle Hill (1125). Cherrybrook skews owner-occupied (82%), Castle Hill runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
- For buyers
- Cherrybrook is the lower entry point at $2,410,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Cherrybrook delivers the better gross yield (2.59% vs 2.08%), but Castle Hill has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Cherrybrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1137 vs 1125).
Castle Hill vs Cherrybrook: common questions
Is Castle Hill or Cherrybrook cheaper to buy in?
Cherrybrook has the lower median house price at $2,410,000, roughly 4% below Castle Hill ($2,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Castle Hill or Cherrybrook?
Over the past 12 months, Castle Hill grew +4% vs +2.6% in Cherrybrook, a gap of 1.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Castle Hill or Cherrybrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cherrybrook scores 1137 vs 1125 in Castle Hill. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Castle Hill or Cherrybrook?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.59% in Cherrybrook vs 2.08% in Castle Hill. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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