Overall score
Castlereagh
42.3/100
Cranebrook
50.9/100
Castlereagh vs Cranebrook, NSW Suburb Comparison
Castlereagh for schools; Cranebrook for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CastlereaghCranebrook
Crime rate
Castlereagh
52.4 / 1k
Cranebrook
52.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castlereagh
17
Cranebrook
335
Population
Castlereagh
1,248
Cranebrook
15,779
Metric leadCastlereagh 3Cranebrook 82 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 retireesCranebrook
- Best for familiesCranebrook
- Best for investmentCranebrook
- Best for best valueCranebrook
- Best for best schoolsCastlereagh
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 | Castlereagh | Cranebrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.3/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.3/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.4 / 1k | 52.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 205 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 335 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 28 |
| Green cover | 6.4% | 18.5% |
| Population | 1,248 | 15,779 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Castlereagh is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Cranebrook is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Castlereagh sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Cranebrook is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Castlereagh is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Cranebrook answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cranebrook, while Castlereagh 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.