Castle Hill

NSW 2154 • Greater Sydney

40,874
Population (2021)
$48,412
Median Income
18.81 km²
Area
$560/wk
Median Rent
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About Castle Hill

Castle Hill is the prestigious heart of The Hills District, an established Sydney suburb where leafy streets and quality homes reflect its affluent character. With a population over 40,000 and a median income well above Sydney averages, it's evolved from semi-rural beginnings into a sophisticated urban village. The Metro Northwest line has transformed connectivity, putting the CBD within easy reach while preserving the suburb's distinct identity.

Life here centres on Castle Towers, one of Sydney's premier shopping destinations, surrounded by excellent schools both public and private. The suburb is decidedly family-oriented—parks are plentiful, streets are safe, and community ties are strong. Castle Hill attracts established families and professionals who value quality living, excellent schools, and suburban tranquility within reach of the city. The Hills heritage is celebrated at Castle Hill Showground, home to the famous annual show.

Castle Hill falls under postcode 2154 and is governed by The Hills Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Castle Hill electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2154
Urban Area
Baulkham Hills
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.73°, 151.00°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
18.81 km²
Elevation
112m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Castle Towers Shopping Centre Old Northern Road Castle Hill 2154 NSW
  • Woolworths
    159 Ridgecrop Dr, Castle Hill Castle Hill 2154 NSW
  • ALDI
    6 - 14 / S Castle Street, Castle Hill NSW 2154

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Castle Hill, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

221 Old Northern Road Castle Hill • SHR #00332
Gilbert Road, Castle Hill • SHR #01448
379 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill • SHR #02043

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Castle Hill by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Castle Hill Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Castle Hill" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$560
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,000
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.2%

52 state housing + 110 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
39,594
Census 2021
40,874
3.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,924
Income 2021
$48,412
18.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 21,796
Born Overseas 18,144

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 3,780
  • 2. India 2,211
  • 3. England 1,228
  • 4. South Korea 1,020
  • 5. Hong Kong 769
  • 6. Iran 685
  • 7. Sri Lanka 652
  • 8. South Africa 637
  • 9. Malaysia 553
  • 10. Philippines 553

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 8,746
Chinese 8,248
Australian 7,924
Indian 3,010
Irish 2,916
Scottish 2,378
Italian 1,631
Korean 1,448
German 962
Filipino 841

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

11,247
Both parents born in Australia
24,442
Both parents born overseas
3,811
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.9%
No Religion
30.0%
Hinduism
6.2%
Islam
3.9%
Buddhism
3.7%
Sikhism
0.8%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,765 (4.3%)
5-14 years
5,909 (14.5%)
15-19 years
2,739 (6.7%)
20-24 years
2,352 (5.8%)
25-34 years
3,403 (8.3%)
35-44 years
5,805 (14.2%)
45-54 years
5,835 (14.3%)
55-64 years
4,919 (12.0%)
65-74 years
4,239 (10.4%)
75-84 years
2,545 (6.2%)
85+ years
1,371 (3.4%)

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