Overall score
Castle Hill
77.3/100
Norwest
61.9/100
Castle Hill vs Norwest, 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 HillNorwest
Crime rate
Castle Hill
32.1 / 1k
Norwest
22.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castle Hill
530
Norwest
395
Population
Castle Hill
40,874
Norwest
4,688
Metric leadCastle Hill 8Norwest 21 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 | Norwest |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77.3/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.8/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.1 / 1k | 22.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 497 | 84 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 83.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 530 | 395 |
| Planning activity | 124 | 23 |
| Population | 40,874 | 4,688 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Castle Hill reads as an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Norwest is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Castle Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Norwest is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Castle Hill, while Norwest remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.