Castlereagh vs Penrith, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Castlereagh | Penrith |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 25.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 172.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 23 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 280 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 1,109 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 52 |
| Population | 1,248 | 17,966 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCastlereagh
- Best for familiesPenrith
- Best for investmentCastlereagh
- Best for best valuePenrith
- Best for best schoolsPenrith
Comparison summary
Castlereagh and Penrith offer different strengths across official suburb data. Penrith leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Penrith; Housing (desirability) favours Castlereagh; Crime rate favours Castlereagh. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Castlereagh, Families → Penrith, Investment → Castlereagh, Best value → Penrith.