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Suburb comparison

Castle Cove vs Middle Cove — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Castle Cove commands a $763K premium on median property price over Middle Cove. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Willoughby

Castle Cove

2069

Willoughby

Middle Cove

2068

MetricCastle CoveMiddle Cove
Median house price$4.00M$3.24M
Median unit price
Median weekly rent$900/wk$900/wk
Annual price growth+0.4%-4.4%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage38.1%25.0%
Schools in postcode22

Choose Castle Cove if...

  • Castle Cove leads on 2 of the 3 head-to-head metrics

Choose Middle Cove if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house

Common questions

Is Castle Cove or Middle Cove more expensive?
Castle Cove has the higher median house price ($4.00M) compared with $3.24M in Middle Cove.
Which is better for renters — Castle Cove or Middle Cove?
Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Castle Cove and $900/wk in Middle Cove, making Middle Cove the more affordable rental market.
Is Castle Cove or Middle Cove 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 Middle Cove?
Castle Cove has 2 schools in the postcode, and Middle Cove has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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