Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cherrybrook vs Castle Hill.

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

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).

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

Cherrybrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1137 vs 1125).

Common questionsCherrybrook vs Castle Hill

Common questions

Does Cherrybrook or Castle Hill 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.

The numbers behind the take

Cherrybrook
Metric
Castle Hill

Price & Market

$2,300,000
Median house
$1,400,000
Median unit
+3.2%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
43 days
Days on market

Rental

$1000/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$820/wk
$695/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$560/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
72.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

8
Walk score
8
0
Transit score
0
40
Bike score
100
19,082
Population
40,874
43
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1137
Avg ICSEA
1125

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).