Overall score
Castletown
42.2/100
Nulsen
33.9/100
Castletown vs Nulsen, WA Suburb Comparison
Castletown for families and schools; Nulsen for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CastletownNulsen
Crime rate
Castletown
138.6 / 1k
Nulsen
138.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castletown
41
Nulsen
8
Population
Castletown
3,968
Nulsen
1,083
Metric leadCastletown 7Nulsen 22 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 retireesNulsen
- Best for familiesCastletown
- Best for best schoolsCastletown
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 | Castletown | Nulsen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.1/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.6 / 1k | 138.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | — |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 16 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 8 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| Population | 3,968 | 1,083 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Castletown is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Nulsen is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Castletown tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Nulsen stands out for housing affordability, plus schools and education options. On housing, Castletown sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Nulsen.
Castletown suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Nulsen is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.