NSW · Willoughby Council
Castlecrag, 2068
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Willoughby, Castlecrag is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and safety, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,965
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $4,675
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 66 of 1,030
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,333
- Employment rate
- 59.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 31 / 17 / 11
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $730
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,500
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $920
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 115
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 42
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 29
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 14.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 329 residents
- State safety percentile
- 0.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -26.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling20
- Fraud79
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment18
- Other Theft18
- Steal From Motor Vehicle15
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Eastern Valley Way After Sunnyside Cres
- Eastern Valley Way At Edinburgh Rd
- Eastern Valley Way Opp Robert St
- Edinburgh Rd At Charles St
- Edinburgh Rd At Raeburn Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
260 planning-related records
2026· 22 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation52 SUGARLOAF CRESCENT CASTLECRAG 2068Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)212 EDINBURGH ROAD CASTLECRAG 2068Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences14 ROCKLEY STREET CASTLECRAG 2068Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure216 EDINBURGH ROAD CASTLECRAG 2068Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool38 THE BATTLEMENT CASTLECRAG 2068Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 ROCKLEY STREET CASTLECRAG 2068Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure343 EDINBURGH ROAD CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure65 SUGARLOAF CRESCENT CASTLECRAG 2068Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation23 THE BASTION CASTLECRAG 2068Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure273 EDINBURGH ROAD CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation37 THE RAMPART CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure96 THE BULWARK CASTLECRAG 2068Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure70 LINDEN WAY CASTLECRAG 2068Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 LINDEN WAY CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 CHARLES STREET CASTLECRAG 2068Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Stairway5 THE BARBICAN CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Shop top housing; Hours of operation and trading100 EDINBURGH ROAD CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 CHEYNE WALK CASTLECRAG 2068Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation44 SUNNYSIDE CRESCENT CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah38 RAEBURN AVENUE CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 THE SCARP CASTLECRAG 2068Deferred Commencement
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences; Swimming pool170 EDINBURGH ROAD CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping structures1 THE CITADEL CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21A MOROTAI CRESCENT CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 Cheyne Walk Castlecrag 2068Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure359 EDINBURGH ROAD CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure58 SUGARLOAF CRESCENT CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure65 THE BULWARK CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 SUGARLOAF CRESCENT CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure301 EDINBURGH ROAD CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44 SUGARLOAF CRESCENT CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah38 RAEBURN AVENUE CASTLECRAG 2068Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Stairway5 THE BARBICAN CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Supporting Development144 EDINBURGH ROAD CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure65 SUGARLOAF CRESCENT CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Pathways and paving4 SORTIE PORT CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure273 EDINBURGH ROAD CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Residential flat building; Restaurant or cafe; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Outdoor dining - general; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink; Shop; Neighbourhood shop; Neighbourhood supermarket; Hours of operation and trading100 EDINBURGH ROAD CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
- Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 EDINBURGH ROAD CASTLECRAG 2068Withdrawn
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation4 THE SCARP CASTLECRAG 2068Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
50 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Castlecrag CellarsAlcohol
- Bench (7)
- Marion's SeatBench
- 208 Edinburgh RdBus stop
- 209 Edinburgh RdBus stop
- Castlecrag Private Hospital, Edinburgh RdBus stop
- Eastern Valley Way after Sunnyside CresBus stop
- Eastern Valley Way at Edinburgh RdBus stop
- Eastern Valley Way before Morotai CresBus stop
- Eastern Valley Way opp Robert StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Beverley Blacklock ReservePark
- Burrabru ReservePark
- Castlehaven ReservePark
- Cortile ReservePark
- Haven AmphitheatrePark
- Linden Way ReservePark
- Retreat ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Castlecrag Private HospitalEdinburgh Roadhospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
4 state heritage places
- Buhrich House II375 Edinburgh Road CastlecragSHR
- Duncan House8 The Barbette CastlecragSHR
- Fishwick House, The15 The Citadel CastlecragSHR
- The Glass House5056593SHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 22
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 59.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 15% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 932nd in Australia
- State rank
- 309th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #11 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #218 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 208 Edinburgh Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 209 Edinburgh Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Bailey Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
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- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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