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
Choose Castle Cove if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Northbridge if...
- Northbridge leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
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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