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Demographics in Carlingford (2118)

Who lives in Carlingford? The demographic profile below draws on ABS Census data to describe the population in terms of age structure, household types, income distribution, and housing tenure. For buyers, the most actionable signals are the proportion of owner-occupiers (which tends to correlate with property maintenance and community stability) and the median household income (which sets an upper bound on sustainable rent levels).

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Suburb demographics

Within SAL: Carlingford · ABS Census 2021

Population28,044usual residents
Median age38years
Avg household3.0people
Household income$2,084 /wk
Median rent$500 /wk
Median mortgage$2,500 /mo
Housing tenure
30%Owned outright
34%With mortgage
33%Renting
2%Social housing
Dwelling mix
58%House
13%Semi
30%Flat / apt
Household composition
49%Couple + kids
22%Couple, no kids
11%Single parent
14%Lone person

ABS 2021 Census GCP (CC BY 4.0) · Suburb & Locality geography · Data may not reflect current conditions

The proportion of renters in Carlingford reflects both the housing type mix (units and smaller dwellings attract renters) and the economic accessibility of the suburb. A high renter proportion is normal and positive for investors; it can also indicate a younger, more transient population, which affects the character of the area and the tenant pool. Owner-occupier-dominated suburbs tend to have more stable communities and better-maintained streetscapes.

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