Side by sideSuburb comparison

Castlecrag vs North Willoughby.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Castlecrag edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Castlecrag (1154) sits above North Willoughby (1152). Castlecrag skews owner-occupied (87%), North Willoughby runs more rental-dense (65% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Castlecrag edges out on average school ICSEA (1154 vs 1152). Castlecrag also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsCastlecrag vs North Willoughby

Common questions

Does Castlecrag or North Willoughby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Castlecrag scores 1154 vs 1152 in North Willoughby. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Castlecrag
Metric
North Willoughby

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$640/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$640/wk
$1010/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$590/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
65.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
33.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

10
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
2,965
Population
4,161
47
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1154
Avg ICSEA
1152

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).