Castle Hill vs West Pennant Hills, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Castle Hill | West Pennant Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77.3/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.8/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 11.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | 26 |
| Public transport stops | 497 | 284 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 530 | 232 |
| Planning activity | 104 | 44 |
| Population | 40,874 | 16,620 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCastle Hill
- Best for familiesCastle Hill
- Best for investmentCastle Hill
- Best for best valueCastle Hill
- Best for best schoolsCastle Hill
Comparison summary
Castle Hill (NSW) and West Pennant Hills offer different strengths across official suburb data. Castle Hill (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Castle Hill (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Castle Hill (NSW); Crime rate favours West Pennant Hills. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Castle Hill (NSW), Families → Castle Hill (NSW), Investment → Castle Hill (NSW), Best value → Castle Hill (NSW).