Overall score
Agnes Banks
48.9/100
Castlereagh
42.3/100
Agnes Banks vs Castlereagh, NSW Suburb Comparison
Agnes Banks for families and investment; Castlereagh for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Agnes BanksCastlereagh
Crime rate
Agnes Banks
51.6 / 1k
Castlereagh
52.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Agnes Banks
21
Castlereagh
17
Population
Agnes Banks
996
Castlereagh
1,248
Metric leadAgnes Banks 7Castlereagh 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCastlereagh
- Best for familiesAgnes Banks
- Best for investmentAgnes Banks
- Best for best valueAgnes Banks
- Best for best schoolsAgnes Banks
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Agnes Banks | Castlereagh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.9/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 18.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.6 / 1k | 52.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 25 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 15 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 6.4% |
| Population | 996 | 1,248 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Agnes Banks is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Castlereagh is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Agnes Banks tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Castlereagh stands out for public transport access, walkability, and a larger local community.
Agnes Banks suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Castlereagh is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.