Overall score
Castle Hill
39.8/100
South Townsville
41.6/100
Castle Hill vs South Townsville, QLD suburb comparison
Castle Hill for retirees and investment; South Townsville for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Castle HillSouth Townsville
Crime rate
Castle Hill
190.2 / 1k
South Townsville
190.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castle Hill
97
South Townsville
165
Population
Castle Hill
972
South Townsville
2,424
Metric leadCastle Hill 3South Townsville 51 tiedacross 9 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 beach lifestyleSouth Townsville
- Best for investmentCastle Hill
- Best for best valueCastle 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 | South Townsville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 42.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 190.2 / 1k | 190.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 3 |
| 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 |
Comparison summary
Castle Hill is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while South Townsville is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Where South Townsville is shaped by the coast, Castle Hill offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Castle Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas South Townsville is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Castle Hill sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in South Townsville.
Retirees and families may find Castle Hill the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer South Townsville.