Overall score
Castletown
42.8/100
Myrup
19.6/100
Castletown for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Castletown
42.8/100
Myrup
19.6/100
Crime rate
Castletown
1541.9 / 1k
Myrup
11801.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castletown
18
Myrup
0
Population
Castletown
3,968
Myrup
518
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Castletown | Myrup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 19.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.5/100 | 15.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 1541.9 / 1k | 11801.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | — |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 0 |
| Population | 3,968 | 518 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Castletown is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Myrup is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Castletown is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Myrup answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Castletown, while Myrup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.