Castlereagh, NSW 2749 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Castlereagh is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2749, home to 1,248 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Penrith local government area and roughly 52 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,248
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,370 /week
- Median personal income
- $828 /week
- Median family income
- $2,371 /week
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Penrith
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lindsay
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $428 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Henry Fulton Public School
- Samuel Terry Public School
- Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre
- Braddock Public School
- Cranebrook High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Cranebrook Rd At Church Lane
- Cranebrook Rd Opp Church Lane
- Church St Opp East Wilchard Rd
- Church St At East Wilchard Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 51.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.6% of the 345 resolvable premises in Castlereagh. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 98.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 686 across postcode 2749 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 22% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 231 violent offences, 114 theft, 87 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Castlereagh?
Castlereagh (NSW 2749) had 1,248 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Penrith local government area.
What is the median rent in Castlereagh?
The median advertised rent in Castlereagh is $428/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Castlereagh?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Castlereagh covering government sectors. Nearest include: Henry Fulton Public School (2.1 km), Samuel Terry Public School (2.4 km), Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Castlereagh?
Castlereagh is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Castlereagh?
Across postcode 2749, 686 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (231), theft (114), property damage (87). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Castlereagh?
In Castlereagh, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (51.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Castlereagh?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Castlereagh centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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