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Castlereagh, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Castlereagh is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,148. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,148 Population 1/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$27,986 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,986 median income, 2.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$241,200 home value, $1,206/mo rent

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About Castlereagh

Castlereagh

Castlereagh is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Castlereagh is 67 kilometres (42 mi) north-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Penrith and is part of the Greater Western Sydney region.

People

Population1,148
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,986
Per Capita$27,986
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

D
Home Value$241,200
Rent$1,206
Ownership82.2%
Housing Units459

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population1,148
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-33.6898°, 150.6789°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (988 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$27,986
Median Age38.0 years

About Castlereagh

Castlereagh is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,148. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Castlereagh has a population of 1,148 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,148
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
2,265.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Castlereagh vs Australia Average

The median household income in Castlereagh is $27,986, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,986 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $538, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 109 business establishments.

Income: Castlereagh vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,986
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,986
Avg Weekly Wage$538

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Castlereagh is $241,200, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,206 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 82.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 459 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$241,200
14% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,206
4% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.2%
Owner-Occupied82.2%
Renter-Occupied17.8%
Housing Units459

Property Tax

Climate in Castlereagh

Castlereagh has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 714 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 18.1° / 30.9° 65.1
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 18° / 29° 131.0
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 15.6° / 27° 84.7
Apr 18°C / 64°F 11.8° / 24.1° 51.4
May 14°C / 57°F 7.3° / 20.7° 29.7
Jun 11.6°C / 53°F 5.1° / 18.1° 62.8
Jul 10.8°C / 51°F 3.7° / 17.8° 27.3
Aug 12°C / 54°F 4.4° / 19.6° 24.0
Sep 15.3°C / 60°F 7.6° / 23° 34.3
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 10.9° / 25.4° 49.3
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27.2° 70.8
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 16.1° / 28.6° 83.4
Castlereagh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-33.6898°N, 150.6789°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 96 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 116 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 148 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 149 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 75 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 55 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 35 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 29 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 111 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 82 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 104 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 70 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 95 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 48 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 148 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 143 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in

Castlereagh has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 49°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Castlereagh

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Castlereagh Public School
The Lakes Christian College
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Radio Stations near Castlereagh

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
Pulse 89.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio AAC 48 kbps
Radio Blue Mountains MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castlereagh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arms of Australia Inn Museum
Blacktown Arts Centre
Butterfly Museum
Collingwood House
Hawkesbury Regional Museum
House Down Under
Howe House
Kurrajong Radio Museum
Liverpool Regional Museum and Family History Centre
Museum of Fire
Museum of Printing
Nativity House Museum And Gallery
Nepean Naval Museum
Norman Lindsay Gallery
Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894
Riverstone Museum
Rouse Hill Estate
Rouse Hill House
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum

Libraries in Castlereagh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blaxland Library0.0
Blaxland Public Library0.0
Bonnyrigg Branch Library0.0
Carnes Hill Library0.0
Dennis Johnson Library0.0
Emu Plains Library0.0
Graham Swain Library0.0
Green Valley Library0.0
John Phillips Library0.0
Lawson Library0.0
Library Building0.0
Max Webber Library0.0
Miller Library0.0
Mount Druitt Library0.0
Penrith City Library0.0
Richmond Branch Library0.0
Riverstone Library0.0
School Library0.0
Springwood Library0.0
St Clair Branch Public Library0.0
St Marys Library0.0
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library0.0
Wetherill Park Library0.0
Windsor Library0.0
Yellamundie Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Castlereagh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fairfield Showgrounds
Market Square
Minchinbury Fruit Market

Breweries in Castlereagh

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Country Brewer

Stadiums & Teams in Castlereagh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castlereagh

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Bullio AirportSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Gingkin AirfieldSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Katoomba AirportSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport
Yerranderie AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Castlereagh

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
grevillea cottages mount druitt
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Mount Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine
Mount Druitt Private Opioid Treatment Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castlereagh

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castlereagh

What is the population of Castlereagh?

Castlereagh has a population of 1,148 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Castlereagh expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,986, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $241,200 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,206 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Castlereagh?

Castlereagh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Castlereagh?

The job market in Castlereagh is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $538. There are 109 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Castlereagh?

The median home value in Castlereagh is $241,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,206. The homeownership rate is 82.2%.

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