Castle Cove

NSW 2069 • Greater Sydney

2,643
Population (2021)
$63,388
Median Income
2.34 km²
Area
78m
Elevation

About Castle Cove

Castle Cove is a well-established, sought-after suburb in New South Wales, located within the Willoughby (City) area. With a population of 2,643 and a median income of $63,388, the suburb attracts professionals, young families, and career-focused individuals. Covering 2.34 km² at an elevation of 78m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Sydney.

As part of Greater Sydney, residents benefit from excellent transport links, diverse dining options, and proximity to employment hubs. The suburb features local shops, parks, and community spaces that create a vibrant neighbourhood atmosphere. Castle Cove delivers the convenience of city living with its own distinct local character.

Castle Cove falls under postcode 2069 and is governed by Willoughby Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willoughby electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2069
Urban Area
Lane Cove - Willoughby
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.79°, 151.21°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.34 km²
Elevation
78m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Castle Cove, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

14 Cherry Place Castle Cove • SHR #00404

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$1,000
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$4,000
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,554
Census 2021
2,643
3.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$50,856
Income 2021
$63,388
24.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,587
Born Overseas 1,000

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 192
  • 2. England 124
  • 3. Hong Kong 108
  • 4. United States 38
  • 5. New Zealand 37
  • 6. South Korea 29
  • 7. Papua New Guinea 28
  • 8. Japan 25
  • 9. Malaysia 24
  • 10. Iran 23
  • 11. South Africa 23
  • 12. Italy 21
  • 13. India 20
  • 14. Ireland 19
  • 15. Singapore 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 770
Australian 658
Chinese 616
Irish 252
Scottish 204
Italian 130
German 74
Greek 39
Croatian 38
Hungarian 36

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

864
Both parents born in Australia
1,303
Both parents born overseas
402
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.5%
No Religion
38.0%
Buddhism
2.7%
Judaism
2.2%
Islam
1.1%
Hinduism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
89 (3.4%)
5-14 years
433 (16.4%)
15-19 years
187 (7.1%)
20-24 years
142 (5.4%)
25-34 years
125 (4.7%)
35-44 years
292 (11.0%)
45-54 years
414 (15.7%)
55-64 years
366 (13.8%)
65-74 years
274 (10.4%)
75-84 years
213 (8.1%)
85+ years
102 (3.9%)

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