Castle Hill vs South Townsville, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Castle Hill | South Townsville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 42.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.5 / 1k | 159.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 97 | 165 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 972 | 2,424 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCastle Hill
- Best for familiesCastle Hill
- Best for beach lifestyleSouth Townsville
- Best for investmentCastle Hill
- Best for best valueCastle Hill
- Best for best schoolsSouth Townsville
Comparison summary
Castle Hill (Qld) and South Townsville offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Townsville leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Castle Hill (Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Castle Hill (Qld); Crime rate favours South Townsville. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Castle Hill (Qld), Families → Castle Hill (Qld), Beach lifestyle → South Townsville, Investment → Castle Hill (Qld).