Side by sideSuburb comparison

Castlereagh vs Yellow Rock.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yellow Rock (1045) sits above Castlereagh (1007).

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

Yellow Rock edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1007).

Common questionsCastlereagh vs Yellow Rock

Common questions

Does Castlereagh or Yellow Rock have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yellow Rock scores 1045 vs 1007 in Castlereagh. 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
Yellow Rock

Price & Market

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

Rental

$410/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$425/wk
$428/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$361/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
17.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
1,248
Population
17,816
38
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1007
Avg ICSEA
1045

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).