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Castle Hill

NSW 2154 • Greater Sydney

40,874
Population (2021)
$132,652
Median Household Income
18.81 km²
Area
$560/wk
Median Rent
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About Castle Hill

Castle Hill is an established suburb in Sydney's Hills District, about 32 kilometres north-west of the CBD by road, mostly in The Hills Shire with part of the suburb in Hornsby Shire. The 2021 Census counted 40,874 residents, up from 39,594 in 2016, with a median age of 42 and an average household of 3 people. Median weekly household income was $2,551, and the 2023-24 median taxable income for postcode 2154 was $65,647. The suburb covers about 19 square kilometres of mainly detached family houses, with more apartments near the metro stations.

Castle Hill station is opposite Castle Towers on Old Castle Hill Road, and Hills Showground station is on Doran Drive near the showground, both on the M1 Metro North West and Bankstown Line. Trains reach Martin Place in about 35 minutes and Central in about 40 minutes with no change, while route 610X runs to the Queen Victoria Building via the M2 and route 600 links Parramatta and Pennant Hills. Schools include Castle Hill High School, Oakhill College and Gilroy College, and St Paul's Anglican Church on Old Northern Road is state heritage listed. It is a family suburb for people who want Hills District schools, major shopping and a metro trip into the city.

Castle Hill falls under postcode 2154 and is governed by the The Hills Shire Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mitchell, while state elections fall under the Castle Hill electorate.

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📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2154
Urban Area
Baulkham Hills
LGA / Council
The Hills Shire
Federal Electorate
Mitchell
State Electorate
Castle Hill
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.73°, 151.00°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
18.81 km²
Population Density
2,173 /km²
Elevation
112m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Castle Hill for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$2.5M
457 sales · ▲ 3.2% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$1000K
408 sales · ▲ 6.4% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2154

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2154, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$53,297
Median 2023–24
$65,647
▲ 23.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$92,990

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2154; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$48,412 / yr
$931/wk
Household
$132,652 / yr
$2551/wk
Family
$148,616 / yr
$2858/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 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)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Castle Hill
0.9 km
11 min
Hills Showground
1 km
12 min

Bus Services

  • Route 610X — Sydney CBD (Queen Victoria Building) via the M2 varies with M2 traffic
  • Route 600 — Parramatta and Pennant Hills suburban service

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
32 km
By Train
About 35 minutes to Martin Place and about 40 minutes to Central on the M1 Metro, with no change.
By Car (Peak)
45-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-45 min

🛣️ The usual road distance is about 32 km north-west of the CBD, against about 25 km in a straight line. The M2 is the main driving route, and route 610X uses it to the Queen Victoria Building. Drive times are typical estimates and vary with traffic. Night bus N92 runs between the Castle Hill interchange and Town Hall.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Castle Towers and the two metro stations cover major shopping on foot, but the residential streets are spread out and most households use a car.

🛒 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.

St Paul's Anglican Church
221 Old Northern Road Castle Hill • SHR #00332
Third Government Farm (former)
Gilbert Road, Castle Hill • SHR #01448
Mirrabooka and garden
379 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill • SHR #02043

👥 Population of Castle Hill

Census 2016
39,594
Census 2021
40,874
▲ 3.2% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~42,200

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the The Hills Shire Local Government Area, which contains Castle Hill. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
88.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.9%
Motor vehicle theft
50.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
119.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
11.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
103.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.4%
View all 62 offence types for The Hills Shire →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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🌍 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

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%

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📊 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Castle Hill known for? +

Castle Hill is the main centre of Sydney's Hills District, known for Castle Towers and for Castle Hill and Hills Showground stations on the Sydney Metro. It is a family suburb of detached houses with newer apartments near the stations. St Paul's Anglican Church on Old Northern Road is state heritage listed.

How far is Castle Hill from Sydney CBD? +

Castle Hill is about 32 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD by road, and about 25 kilometres in a straight line. Metro trains reach Martin Place in about 35 minutes and Central in about 40 minutes. The drive via the M2 is typically about 30 to 45 minutes off-peak and about 45 to 70 minutes in peak traffic.

Does Castle Hill have public transport? +

Castle Hill and Hills Showground stations are on the M1 Metro North West and Bankstown Line, which runs from Tallawong through the Sydney CBD to Bankstown. Route 610X is an express bus to the Queen Victoria Building via the M2, and route 600 runs to Parramatta and Pennant Hills. Night bus N92 links the Castle Hill interchange with Town Hall.

Is Castle Hill a good place to live? +

Castle Hill suits families who want Hills District schools, including Castle Hill High School, Oakhill College and Gilroy College, plus a metro ride to the city. Housing costs are high: the 2021 median monthly mortgage was $3,000 and median weekly rent was $560. The shopping centre and stations are walkable, but most residential streets are car oriented.

What is the postcode for Castle Hill? +

The postcode for Castle Hill, New South Wales, is 2154.

What is the average income in Castle Hill? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Castle Hill is about $931 per week (around $48,400 per year). The median household income is $2,551 per week and the median family income is $2,858 per week.

What is the median house price in Castle Hill? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $2,500,000, up 3.2% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $999,750, up 6.4% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Castle Hill? +

The median age in Castle Hill is 42. The largest age group is 5–14 (5,909 residents, around 14%). Around 25% of residents are under 20 and about 20% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Castle Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Castle Hill is part of the The Hills Shire LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Castle Hill? +

The population of Castle Hill is 40,874 according to the 2021 Census, up 3.2% from 39,594 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of Castle Hill is around 42,200. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in Castle Hill? +

In Castle Hill, the median weekly rent is $560, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,000 (2021 Census).