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Castlecrag vs Northbridge

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. Castlecrag scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

CastlecragNorthbridge
Active5389
Safety9785
Wealth9998
Value7196
Parks8138
Cafés5278
Transit2520
Green space7439
Active & healthy6774
Schools nearby (OSM)8664
Median rent$1010/wk $740/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$3,600,000$5,200,000
House sales this quarter33—
Population2,9656,493
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Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Castlecrag safer than Northbridge?

Castlecrag scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Castlecrag or Northbridge?

Castlecrag has the lower median house price of the two ($3,600,000 vs $5,200,000).

Should I live in Castlecrag or Northbridge?

Castlecrag scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Castlecrag or Northbridge.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →