Overall score
Castlereagh
39.9/100
Londonderry
48.1/100
Castlereagh vs Londonderry, NSW suburb comparison
Castlereagh for retirees and families; Londonderry for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CastlereaghLondonderry
Crime rate
Castlereagh
52.4 / 1k
Londonderry
51.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castlereagh
15
Londonderry
35
Population
Castlereagh
1,248
Londonderry
4,024
Metric leadCastlereagh 2Londonderry 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCastlereagh
- Best for familiesCastlereagh
- Best for investmentLondonderry
- Best for best valueLondonderry
- 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 | Londonderry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 60.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.4 / 1k | 51.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 59 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 17 |
| Population | 1,248 | 4,024 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Castlereagh is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Londonderry is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
Castlereagh pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Londonderry is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Castlereagh suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Londonderry is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.