Garthowen Cres, Castle Hill NSW 2154

House prices on Garthowen Cres are significantly above the Castle Hill suburb house median, with a ratio of 2.8866. This indicates that homes on this street command a substantial premium compared to the typical house price in the wider suburb. Buyers should expect to pay considerably more for a house here than for an average house elsewhere in Castle Hill.

There are no bushfire, flood overlay, or high-voltage powerline overlays affecting properties on Garthowen Cres. However, 1 property is subject to a heritage listing, which means any renovations, extensions, or exterior changes may require additional council approval, reducing renovation flexibility. Additionally, 65 properties fall under other flood classifications, indicating no flood risk identified or not mapped.

There is no site-vs-street height data available for the house, duplex, or terrace homes on Garthowen Cres. Consequently, it is not possible to determine whether properties sit above, level with, or below the street. Buyers should assess the specific site characteristics of any individual property they are considering rather than relying on street-wide averages.

Garthowen Cres is classified as a local road. Local roads generally serve nearby residents and provide access to properties without carrying significant through traffic. While specific speed limit and traffic volume data are not available for this street, its local road classification suggests it primarily functions as a residential access route.

Garthowen Cres has 333 residential properties, with apartments making up the vast majority at 75.4%. Houses, duplexes, and terraces account for only 19.5% of the residential stock. This means the street is predominantly an apartment-focused street, with a smaller proportion of detached and attached houses.

The street features three major apartment developments. The first is at 6 Garthowen Cres, comprising 185 lots across 2 levels. The second is at 8 Garthowen Cres, also with 185 lots across 2 levels, built in 2025. The third is at 9 Garthowen Cres, containing 31 lots across 4 levels, built in 2011.

In the past 12 months, 2 houses and 16 apartments have sold on Garthowen Cres. Over the trailing 5-year period, the turnover rate for houses is 23.1%, while the turnover rate for apartments is 51%. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

Garthowen Cres is best suited for buyers specifically seeking an apartment in Castle Hill, given that 75.4% of the residential stock consists of units. It is also relevant for buyers comfortable with a local road environment. However, it is less suitable for those seeking detached houses, as they represent only 19.5% of the street, and buyers must account for the significant premium paid for houses on this street.