Overall score
Castle Cove
63.1/100
Naremburn
50.6/100
Castle Cove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Castle Cove
63.1/100
Naremburn
50.6/100
Crime rate
Castle Cove
16.7 / 1k
Naremburn
41.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castle Cove
68
Naremburn
88
Population
Castle Cove
2,643
Naremburn
5,924
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Castle Cove | Naremburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.1/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.6/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.7 / 1k | 41.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 15 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 68 | 88 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 22 |
| Green cover | 48.2% | 7.0% |
| Population | 2,643 | 5,924 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Castle Cove is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Naremburn is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Castle Cove pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Naremburn is the better pick for schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Castle Cove, while Naremburn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.