Castle Hill vs Rowes Bay, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Castle Hill | Rowes Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.5 / 1k | 159.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 97 | 22 |
| Population | 972 | 541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCastle Hill
- Best for familiesCastle Hill
- Best for beach lifestyleRowes Bay
- Best for investmentCastle Hill
- Best for best valueCastle Hill
- Best for best schoolsRowes Bay
Comparison summary
Castle Hill (Qld) and Rowes Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Castle Hill (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Castle Hill (Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Castle Hill (Qld); Crime rate favours Rowes Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Castle Hill (Qld), Families → Castle Hill (Qld), Beach lifestyle → Rowes Bay, Investment → Castle Hill (Qld).