Suburb comparison
Castle Cove vs Chatswood — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Castle Cove commands a $570K premium on median property price over Chatswood; Chatswood is $90/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Willoughby
Castle Cove
2069
Willoughby
Chatswood
2067
Choose Castle Cove if...
- Castle Cove leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Choose Chatswood if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Chatswood leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Castle Cove or Chatswood more expensive?
- Castle Cove has the higher median house price ($4.00M) compared with $3.43M in Chatswood.
- Which is better for renters — Castle Cove or Chatswood?
- Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Castle Cove and $810/wk in Chatswood, making Chatswood the more affordable rental market.
- Is Castle Cove or Chatswood 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 Chatswood?
- Castle Cove has 2 schools in the postcode, and Chatswood has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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