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Castlecrag vs Willoughby East

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

CastlecragWilloughby East
Active5386
Safety97100
Wealth9999
Value7193
Parks8138
Cafés5213
Transit2592
Green space742
Active & healthy6755
Schools nearby (OSM)8614
Median rent$1010/wk $873/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$3,600,000$3,600,000
House sales this quarter3333
Population2,9651,864
Full profile Castlecrag in full Willoughby East in full

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 Willoughby East?

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

Which is cheaper, Castlecrag or Willoughby East?

Castlecrag and Willoughby East have the same median house price.

Should I live in Castlecrag or Willoughby East?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Castlecrag or Willoughby East.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →