Overall score
Castlecrag
65.5/100
Chatswood
64.1/100
Castlecrag vs Chatswood, NSW Suburb Comparison
Castlecrag for retirees and families; Chatswood for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CastlecragChatswood
Crime rate
Castlecrag
13.6 / 1k
Chatswood
105.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castlecrag
87
Chatswood
1,369
Population
Castlecrag
2,965
Chatswood
25,553
Metric leadCastlecrag 4Chatswood 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCastlecrag
- Best for familiesCastlecrag
- Best for investmentChatswood
- Best for best valueCastlecrag
- Best for best schoolsCastlecrag
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 | Castlecrag | Chatswood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.5/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.1/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.6 / 1k | 105.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 212 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 1,369 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 79 |
| Green cover | 27.4% | 7.2% |
| Population | 2,965 | 25,553 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Castlecrag is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Chatswood is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Castlecrag pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Chatswood is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Castlecrag, while Chatswood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.