Castlereagh vs Emu Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Castlereagh | Emu Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 57.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 172.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 45 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 65 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 6 |
| Population | 1,248 | 3,205 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for investmentEmu Heights
- Best for best valueEmu Heights
Comparison summary
Castlereagh and Emu Heights (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Emu Heights (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Emu Heights (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Emu Heights (NSW); Crime rate favours Castlereagh. Quick verdicts: Investment → Emu Heights (NSW), Best value → Emu Heights (NSW).