Castlereagh vs Cranebrook, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Castlereagh | Cranebrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 46.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 205 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 332 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 15 |
| Population | 1,248 | 15,779 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesCranebrook
- Best for investmentCranebrook
- Best for best valueCranebrook
- Best for best schoolsCranebrook
Comparison summary
Castlereagh and Cranebrook offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cranebrook leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cranebrook; Housing (desirability) favours Cranebrook; Crime rate favours Castlereagh. Quick verdicts: Families → Cranebrook, Investment → Cranebrook, Best value → Cranebrook, Best schools → Cranebrook.