Is Castle Cove or Northbridge more expensive?

Northbridge has the higher median house price ($5.34M) compared with $4.00M in Castle Cove.

Which is better for renters — Castle Cove or Northbridge?

Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Castle Cove and $998/wk in Northbridge, making Castle Cove the more affordable rental market.

Is Castle Cove or Northbridge at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Castle Cove vs Northbridge?

Castle Cove has 2 schools in the postcode, and Northbridge has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Castle Cove vs Northbridge: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Northbridge commands a $1.34M premium on median property price over Castle Cove; Castle Cove is $98/wk cheaper per week to rent; Castle Cove has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Willoughby

Castle Cove

2069

Willoughby

Northbridge

2063

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Castle Cove (2069) and Northbridge (2063) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Castle Cove	Northbridge
SAFETYSafety Northbridge leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B(0)	B+▲(1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	38.1%	28.6%▲
FAMILYFamily Castle Cove leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2▲	1
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C(0)
Median house price	$4.00M	$5.34M
Median unit price	—	$1.40M
Median weekly rent	$900/wk	$998/wk
Annual price growth	+0.4%	+14.9%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Castle Cove leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C(0)
Walkability percentile	46▲	35

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Castle Cove if...

Castle Cove leads on Family, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

Choose Northbridge if...

Northbridge leads on Safety

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Castle Cove or Northbridge more expensive?: Northbridge has the higher median house price ($5.34M) compared with $4.00M in Castle Cove.
Which is better for renters — Castle Cove or Northbridge?: Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Castle Cove and $998/wk in Northbridge, making Castle Cove the more affordable rental market.
Is Castle Cove or Northbridge at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Castle Cove vs Northbridge?: Castle Cove has 2 schools in the postcode, and Northbridge has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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