Overall score
Castle Hill
39.8/100
Rowes Bay
25.5/100
Castle Hill vs Rowes Bay, QLD suburb comparison
Castle Hill for retirees and families; Rowes Bay for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Castle HillRowes Bay
Crime rate
Castle Hill
190.2 / 1k
Rowes Bay
190.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castle Hill
97
Rowes Bay
22
Population
Castle Hill
972
Rowes Bay
541
Metric leadCastle Hill 8Rowes Bay 0across 8 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 beach lifestyleRowes Bay
- 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 | Rowes Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 190.2 / 1k | 190.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 97 | 22 |
| Population | 972 | 541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Castle Hill is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Rowes Bay is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Rowes Bay is shaped by the coast, Castle Hill offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Castle Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Rowes Bay is the better pick for a quieter safety profile. Castle Hill generally means more sought-after housing, while Rowes Bay leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Castle Hill suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Rowes Bay is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools.