# Castlecrag

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Willoughby › 2068, NSW

Area: 2 km²

Older adults and established families define Castlecrag, where the typical resident is far older than the national figure at 47. This is a wealthy, highly educated community in Greater Sydney with a strong lean toward home ownership and professional careers. Many residents work from home and enjoy a high standard of living in large, detached houses. The neighborhood is distinctive for its affluent population and a significant number of people who choose to live without a religious affiliation.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than both New South Wales and the national average. While children under 15 make up 18.2% of the population, there are very few people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,965 | +0.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 47 yrs | +11.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.1% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 19.3% | +40.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.2% | -23.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 5.5% | +37.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 34.0%, Seniors (65+) 19.3%, Children (0–14) 18.2%, Youth (15–24) 15.9%, Young adults (25–44) 13.2%

**Marital status** — Married 61.3%, Never married 28.9%, Divorced 4.6%, Widowed 3.6%, Separated 1.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

People born overseas make up 31.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, with Chinese heritage also featuring prominently at 12.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 31.9% | +9.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 66.1%, England 5.9%, China 3.4%, New Zealand 1.9%, South Africa 1.6%, India 0.9%, Philippines 0.4%, Vietnam 0.4%, Italy 0.3%

**Ancestry** — English 36.5%, Australian 27.4%, Irish 13.7%, Chinese 12.7%, Scottish 12.0%, German 4.7%, Italian 3.6%, Greek 2.2%, Indian 1.4%, Dutch 1.4%, Vietnamese 0.6%, Filipino 0.6%

## Language

English is the main language for 78.9% of residents, though 18.9% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common alternative languages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 18.9% | +12.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.7% | +1.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 78.9%, Mandarin 4.3%, Cantonese 4.1%, Italian 0.6%, Greek 0.5%, Arabic 0.4%, Hindi 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.1%, Tagalog 0.1%

## Religion

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 43.9%, which is far above the state average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 43.9% | +77.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 46.7%, No religion 43.9%, Not stated 4.4%, Judaism 2.4%, Buddhism 1.5%, Hinduism 0.5%, Other religions 0.5%, Islam 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 55.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 88.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 88.1% | +8.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 55.8% | +15.6% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 36 | — |
| Average school size | 610 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,157 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 88.1%, Year 10 5.4%, Year 11 2.0%, Year 9 or below 1.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 48.2%, Postgraduate degree 22.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 10.1%, Graduate diploma / certificate 5.1%, Certificate III / IV 4.4%, Certificate I / II 0.4%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 30.9%, Society & culture 19.0%, Health 11.5%, Engineering & related 7.2%, Creative arts 5.9%, Natural & physical sciences 4.8%, Education 4.7%, Architecture & building 4.0%, Information technology 3.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 1.1%, Agriculture & environment 0.8%

## Income

Incomes are among the highest in the country, with 62.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income of $4,857 is far above the national figure of $2,120.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,446 | +31.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $4,675 | +67.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $4,857 | +62.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 38.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 62.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 53.5%, $1,500–$2,999 16.9%, $650–$1,499 9.4%, $3,000–$3,999 9.3%, Under $650 5.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 30.4%, $3,000 or more 28.2%, $650–$1,499 19.2%, $1,500–$2,999 18.9%

## Health & Disability

Residents enjoy better health than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (21.7%) and mental health conditions (4.9%) compared to the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 21.7% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.7% | +21.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 7.2%, Arthritis 6.0%, Asthma 6.0%, Mental health 4.9%, Heart disease 3.3%, Cancer 3.2%, Diabetes 2.5%, Lung condition 0.7%, Dementia 0.5%, Stroke 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 74.2%, One condition 17.2%, Two conditions 3.3%, Three or more 1.2%

## Community Participation

Volunteerism is very common here, with 25.2% of people volunteering—far above the national average of 14.1%. More people also provide unpaid care and do housework than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 25.2% | -13.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.7% | +1.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 29.2% | -18.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.2% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 27.5% | +4.6% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of just 3 people. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 46 and personal incomes among the highest at this level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3 | — |
| First Nations median age | 46 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $2,374 | — |
| First Nations household income | $3,999 | — |

## Family & Households

Families are the norm here, with 71.1% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone (11.1%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.1% | +12.8% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 11.1% | -14.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 71.1%, Couples without children 21.1%, One-parent families 7.1%, Other families 0.7%

**Household size** — 2 people 33.0%, 4 people 24.7%, 3 people 19.1%, 1 person 11.1%, 5 people 10.5%, 6 or more 2.9%

## Housing & Dwellings

Large homes dominate the landscape, as 91.8% of houses have three or more bedrooms and 97.4% are separate houses. Home ownership is high, with 48.6% owned outright, while rental properties are far less common than in the rest of the state.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $1,010 | +42.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $4,333 | -3.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -20.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 10.9% | -16.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 48.6% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 97.4% | -2.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 91.8% | +2.8% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 48.6%, Owned with a mortgage 38.5%, Rented 10.9%, Other tenure 1.5%, Not stated 0.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 97.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 1.8%, Flat or apartment 1.2%, Other dwelling 0.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 45.4%, 3 bedrooms 28.3%, 5 or more 18.1%, 2 bedrooms 6.5%, 1 bedroom 1.7%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $750 or more 72.1%, $550–$749 12.5%, $350–$549 6.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 64.7%, $1,800–$2,999 11.1%, Under $1,000 10.9%, $1,000–$1,799 6.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

Working from home is very popular, with 58.4% of people doing so—far above the national figure. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and the drive time to the city is very short at 10 minutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.0% | -29.5% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 58.4% | +439.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.3% | -90.2% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.06 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,096.5 | — |
| Public transport routes | 10 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 4 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 10 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 26,436 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 85,387 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 47 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 58.4%, Car (driver) 24.4%, Car (passenger) 1.4%, Bus 1.3%, Walked 1.2%, Bicycle 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 47.2%, 1 vehicle 27.7%, 3 vehicles 16.4%, 4 or more 6.5%, No vehicle 2.0%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with 29.7% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.1% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 29.7% | -6.1% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 6.1% | -46.7% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Professional and technical roles are the most common, and a high proportion of residents are professionals (43.1%) or managers (27.1%). The unemployment rate of 4.2% is about the same as the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | +4.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.4% | -0.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.1% | -3.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 23.2%, Finance & insurance 14.1%, Health care & social assistance 13.5%, Education & training 7.9%, Retail trade 6.0%, Construction 4.6%, Accommodation & food 4.3%, Rental & real estate 3.3%, Media & telecommunications 3.2%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Public administration & safety 2.6%, Manufacturing 2.3%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Arts & recreation 2.2%, Other services 1.9%, Transport & warehousing 1.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.5%, Mining 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 43.1%, Managers 27.1%, Clerical & administrative 10.3%, Sales workers 6.4%, Community & personal service 5.2%, Technicians & trades 3.2%, Labourers 2.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.0%

## Walkability

Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport and parks, but very few (16.8%) are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. The area is notably steep, with a mean terrain slope well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.7 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 76.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 16.8% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 46.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 81.9% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 13.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 141 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 16.5% | — |

## Schools serving Castlecrag

36 schools, 21,350 students, average ICSEA 1,157.

By sector: Government 24, Catholic 7, Independent 5

By type: Primary 22, Secondary 9, Combined 5

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Northbridge Public School | Government | Primary | 1.4 km | 364 |
| Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School | Independent | Combined | 1.4 km | 405 |
| St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.4 km | 102 |
| Willoughby Public School | Government | Primary | 1.9 km | 905 |
| Willoughby Girls High School | Government | Secondary | 1.9 km | 1,036 |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.9 km | 277 |
| Cammeray Public School | Government | Primary | 2.4 km | 622 |
| Beauty Point Public School | Government | Primary | 2.4 km | 205 |
| Castle Cove Public School | Government | Primary | 2.5 km | 273 |
| Middle Harbour Public School | Government | Primary | 2.8 km | 423 |

## Nearby areas

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