Side by sideSuburb comparison

Castlereagh vs Cranebrook.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Castlereagh (1007) sits above Cranebrook (990).

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

Castlereagh edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 990).

Common questionsCastlereagh vs Cranebrook

Common questions

Does Castlereagh or Cranebrook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Castlereagh scores 1007 vs 990 in Cranebrook. 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

Castlereagh
Metric
Cranebrook

Price & Market

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

Rental

$410/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$410/wk
$428/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$410/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
72.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
14
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
1,248
Population
15,779
38
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1007
Avg ICSEA
990

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).