Castle Hill - North

The population has grown slightly to 12,189 people and is noticeably older than the national figure. While 18.7% are children, there is a significant senior presence, with those aged 65 and over making up 19.5% of the community.

This is a diverse area where 41.8% of people were born overseas, a figure that rose 5.2 points since 2016. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, at 39.5%, which is far above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 30.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 41.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 75.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household wealth is very high here; 43.4% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,721 is well above the state and national figures.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.8% needing help with daily activities and a much lower rate of long-term health conditions compared to most areas.

Unpaid work is common, with 29.2% of people caring for children and 25.5% doing significant housework. About 15.2% of the community are volunteers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.5% of the population. This group has a much higher Year 12 completion rate than most similar areas.

Homes are typically large, with 3.1 people per dwelling. It is mostly a community of families, with 69% of households being couples with children.

Large detached houses dominate, with 91.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 18.6%, and 40% of homes are owned outright.

Working from home is very common, with 45.7% of the workforce doing so. Most homes have at least two cars, and very few people use public transport for their commute.

The area is relatively stable, with 33.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Professional and managerial roles are common, with 55.1% of the workforce in these occupations. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is around the middle for similar areas.

With a top-tier overall advantage score of 10, this is one of the most resourceful areas in the region. It has a high concentration of businesses and a very high level of job skills.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the New South Wales average, with 1,203mm on average.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, and every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. Public transport is very accessible, with 96.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.