Overall score
Castle Hill
77.3/100
Glenhaven
43.9/100
Castle Hill vs Glenhaven, NSW suburb comparison
Castle Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Castle HillGlenhaven
Crime rate
Castle Hill
32.1 / 1k
Glenhaven
16.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castle Hill
530
Glenhaven
68
Population
Castle Hill
40,874
Glenhaven
6,619
Metric leadCastle Hill 7Glenhaven 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCastle Hill
- Best for familiesCastle Hill
- Best for investmentCastle Hill
- Best for best valueCastle Hill
- Best for best schoolsCastle Hill
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 | Castle Hill | Glenhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77.3/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.8/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.1 / 1k | 16.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 497 | 153 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 530 | 68 |
| Planning activity | 120 | 29 |
| Population | 40,874 | 6,619 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Castle Hill is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Glenhaven is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Castle Hill is stronger for schools and education options and parks and reserves; Glenhaven answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Castle Hill, while Glenhaven remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.