Castle Hill vs Norwest
Norwest (median $2,093,750) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Castle Hill ($2,500,000).
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Castle Hill and Norwest side by side
| Measure | Castle Hill | Norwest |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,500,000 | $2,093,750 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $437,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1125 | 1111 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 40,874 | 4,688 |
| Median age | 42 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 927 mm | 927 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°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
Norwest scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Castle Hill (1125) sits above Norwest (1111). Castle Hill skews owner-occupied (72%), Norwest runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Norwest is the lower entry point at $2,093,750 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Norwest offers the higher gross rental yield (2.24% vs 2.08%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Castle Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1125 vs 1111). Castle Hill also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Castle Hill vs Norwest: common questions
Is Castle Hill or Norwest cheaper to buy in?
Norwest has the lower median house price at $2,093,750, roughly 16% below Castle Hill ($2,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Castle Hill or Norwest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Castle Hill scores 1125 vs 1111 in Norwest. 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 is more walkable, Castle Hill or Norwest?
Norwest scores 16/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Castle Hill or Norwest?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.24% in Norwest 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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