Castlereagh

NSW 2749 • Greater Sydney

1,248
Population (2021)
$43,056
Median Income
32.14 km²
Area
40m
Elevation

About Castlereagh

Castlereagh is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Penrith (City) area. With a population of 1,248 and a median income of $43,056, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 32.14 km² at an elevation of 40m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Sydney.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Castlereagh is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Castlereagh falls under postcode 2749 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Londonderry electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2749
Urban Area
N/A
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.69°, 150.68°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
32.14 km²
Elevation
40m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Castlereagh, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh • SHR #00339
14-278 Old Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh, NSW • SHR #02009

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$428
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,033
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,171
Census 2021
1,248
6.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,856
Income 2021
$43,056
13.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,020
Born Overseas 186

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Malta 37
  • 2. England 33
  • 3. Italy 16
  • 4. Germany 10
  • 5. India 8
  • 6. Greece 7
  • 7. Netherlands 7
  • 8. New Zealand 6
  • 9. Vietnam 5
  • 10. Bangladesh 4
  • 11. Canada 4
  • 12. Pakistan 4
  • 13. Scotland 4
  • 14. China 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 449
Australian 437
Maltese 248
Irish 101
Scottish 63
Australian Aboriginal 48
German 45
Italian 39
Greek 33
Croatian 27

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

708
Both parents born in Australia
322
Both parents born overseas
172
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
65.1%
No Religion
27.8%
Islam
1.2%
Buddhism
1.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
82 (6.6%)
5-14 years
191 (15.3%)
15-19 years
78 (6.3%)
20-24 years
60 (4.8%)
25-34 years
156 (12.5%)
35-44 years
171 (13.7%)
45-54 years
131 (10.5%)
55-64 years
153 (12.3%)
65-74 years
144 (11.5%)
75-84 years
63 (5.0%)
85+ years
23 (1.8%)

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