# Castle Hill

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › The Hills Shire › 2154, NSW

Area: 19 km²

Far more people use a language other than English at home in Castle Hill than in the rest of the state. This large population of 40,874 is characterised by high levels of education and wealth, with many residents born overseas. It is a family-oriented community where large homes and a high proportion of couples with children are common. The area's professional character is reflected in its high typical incomes and a significant number of people who work from home.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. There are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, and 19.9% of the population are seniors.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 40,874 | +7.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | +7.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.4% | +7.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 19.9% | +34.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.8% | -2.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 4.3% | +8.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 26.3%, Young adults (25–44) 22.6%, Seniors (65+) 19.9%, Children (0–14) 18.8%, Youth (15–24) 12.5%

**Marital status** — Married 60.1%, Never married 26.3%, Divorced 5.8%, Widowed 5.7%, Separated 2.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

This is a highly diverse community where 44.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Chinese, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 44.4% | +27.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 53.3%, China 9.2%, India 5.4%, England 3.0%, South Africa 1.6%, Philippines 1.4%, New Zealand 1.3%, Vietnam 0.7%, Italy 0.5%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 21.4%, Chinese 20.2%, Australian 19.4%, Indian 7.4%, Irish 7.1%, Scottish 5.8%, Italian 4.0%, German 2.4%, Filipino 2.1%, Greek 1.2%, Dutch 1.2%, Vietnamese 0.9%

## Language

Language diversity is very high, with 42.3% of people using another language at home—far above the state and national figures. Mandarin is the most common non-English language.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 42.3% | +48.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 5.8% | +10.9% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 54.4%, Mandarin 11.4%, Cantonese 4.8%, Hindi 2.3%, Arabic 1.8%, Punjabi 0.9%, Italian 0.6%, Vietnamese 0.6%, Tagalog 0.6%, Greek 0.6%

## Religion

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, and the 30% of residents with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 30.0% | +85.6% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 49.9%, No religion 30.0%, Hinduism 6.2%, Not stated 4.7%, Islam 3.9%, Buddhism 3.7%, Other religions 1.4%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is very well qualified, with 42.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 76.3% | +15.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 42.9% | +39.5% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.30 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 53 | — |
| Average school size | 782 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,128 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 76.3%, Year 10 12.1%, Year 9 or below 4.3%, Year 11 3.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 37.7%, Postgraduate degree 18.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.3%, Certificate III / IV 12.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.9%, Certificate I / II 1.1%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 29.1%, Engineering & related 12.9%, Society & culture 10.3%, Health 9.4%, Education 7.9%, Information technology 6.9%, Natural & physical sciences 4.1%, Architecture & building 3.7%, Creative arts 3.6%, Food, hospitality & personal services 2.7%, Agriculture & environment 0.9%

## Income

Incomes are very high, with 40.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical household income is well above both the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $931 | +29.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,551 | +23.9% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,858 | +25.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 20.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 40.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 27.6%, $1,500–$2,999 25.6%, $650–$1,499 17.2%, $3,000–$3,999 13.2%, Under $650 11.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 38.3%, $650–$1,499 25.5%, $1,500–$2,999 21.9%, $3,000 or more 9.9%

## Health & Disability

Residents report better health than most, with far fewer people living with long-term health or mental health conditions compared to the rest of the state.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 23.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.9% | +19.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 7.8%, Arthritis 6.8%, Asthma 6.2%, Mental health 4.9%, Diabetes 4.6%, Heart disease 4.0%, Cancer 2.8%, Lung condition 1.0%, Dementia 0.8%, Stroke 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 71.3%, One condition 17.0%, Two conditions 4.5%, Three or more 1.9%

## Community Participation

More people here care for children unpaid than in most areas, while the rate of volunteers is slightly above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.4% | -27.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.5% | +5.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 28.6% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 24.3% | +5.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents in this area have a Year 12 completion rate of 60.4%, which is far above the national figure, and typical personal incomes are also higher than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 157 | — |
| First Nations median age | 27 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 60.4% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 11.6% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $883 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,528 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 10.2% | — |

## Family & Households

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. Consequently, there are far fewer people living alone compared to the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 8.7% | +1.8% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 15.9% | +7.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 69.5%, Couples without children 21.1%, One-parent families 8.7%, Other families 0.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 28.4%, 4 people 23.2%, 3 people 18.7%, 1 person 15.9%, 5 people 9.2%, 6 or more 4.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

Homes are typically large, with 82.7% having three or more bedrooms. However, this comes with a high cost, as typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $560 | +21.7% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $3,000 | +15.4% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 22.9% | +36.4% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 35.0% | -1.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 73.7% | -3.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 82.7% | -3.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 37.4%, Owned outright 35.0%, Rented 22.9%, Other tenure 3.7%, Not stated 1.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 73.7%, Flat or apartment 15.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 10.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 40.5%, 3 bedrooms 22.7%, 5 or more 19.4%, 2 bedrooms 13.1%, 1 bedroom 3.4%, Studio / none 0.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $550–$749 40.2%, $350–$549 32.4%, $750 or more 16.0%, $200–$349 5.3%, Under $200 3.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 47.3%, $1,800–$2,999 21.8%, Under $1,000 11.9%, $1,000–$1,799 11.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

Working from home is very common, with 47.6% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. The area is well-served by public transport, especially buses.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.9% | +18.4% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 47.6% | +821.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.3% | -77.6% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 224 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.48 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,796.4 | — |
| Public transport routes | 24 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 6 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 25 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 25,049 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 148,716 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 57 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 47.6%, Car (driver) 31.8%, Car (passenger) 2.1%, Train 1.2%, Walked 1.1%, Bus 1.1%, Bicycle 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 40.9%, 1 vehicle 32.7%, 3 vehicles 13.8%, 4 or more 7.8%, No vehicle 4.9%

## Migration & Movement

The area is relatively dynamic, with 11.2% of residents arriving from overseas recently, which is higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 35.5% | -0.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 11.2% | -13.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is slightly above the national figure, with many residents working as professionals or managers in health, technical, or educational roles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | +6.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.0% | -6.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.6% | -7.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.3%, Professional & technical 13.0%, Education & training 10.0%, Retail trade 9.5%, Finance & insurance 8.2%, Construction 7.6%, Manufacturing 5.4%, Wholesale trade 4.5%, Public administration & safety 4.4%, Accommodation & food 4.2%, Transport & warehousing 2.8%, Other services 2.7%, Media & telecommunications 2.6%, Administrative & support 2.4%, Rental & real estate 2.1%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 34.7%, Managers 19.5%, Clerical & administrative 14.6%, Sales workers 8.2%, Technicians & trades 8.0%, Community & personal service 7.1%, Labourers 4.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.3%

## Walkability

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a short walk of public transport or a park. However, far fewer people are within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.9 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 69.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 51.6% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 98.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 69.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 73.9% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 21.8 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 165 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 8.1% | — |

## Schools serving Castle Hill

53 schools, 41,424 students, average ICSEA 1,128.

By sector: Government 30, Independent 14, Catholic 9

By type: Primary 28, Combined 14, Secondary 11

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Castle Hill High School | Government | Secondary | 0.3 km | 1,845 |
| Castle Hill Public School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 970 |
| Gilroy Catholic College | Catholic | Secondary | 1.2 km | 1,307 |
| St Bernadette's Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.3 km | 479 |
| Excelsior Public School | Government | Primary | 1.4 km | 561 |
| St Gabriel's School for students with special needs | Independent | Combined | 1.6 km | 207 |
| Samuel Gilbert Public School | Government | Primary | 1.9 km | 643 |
| Oakhill College | Independent | Secondary | 2.2 km | 2,242 |
| St Michael's Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 2.3 km | 696 |
| Baulkham Hills High School | Government | Secondary | 2.4 km | 1,223 |

## Nearby areas

[Glenhaven](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11671/glenhaven) · [Baulkham Hills](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10233/baulkham-hills) · [Norwest](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13036/norwest) · [West Pennant Hills](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14266/west-pennant-hills) · [North Rocks](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13013/north-rocks) · [Cherrybrook](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10897/cherrybrook) · [Bella Vista](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10263/bella-vista) · [Kellyville](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12096/kellyville)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10846/castle-hill