Is Carlingford or Epping more expensive?

Epping has the higher median house price ($2.61M) compared with $2.12M in Carlingford.

Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Epping?

Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $775/wk in Epping, making Carlingford the more affordable rental market.

Is Carlingford or Epping 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 Carlingford vs Epping?

Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Epping has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Carlingford vs Epping: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Epping commands a $490K premium on median property price over Carlingford; Carlingford has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Parramatta

Carlingford

2118

Parramatta

Epping

2121

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Carlingford (2118) and Epping (2121) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Carlingford	Epping
SAFETYSafety Carlingford leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C+(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	10.7%▲	16.8%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	7▲	6
FINANCEFinance Epping leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$2.12M	$2.61M
Median unit price	$726K	$800K
Median weekly rent	$730/wk	$775/wk
Annual price growth	+4.4%	+9.0%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Epping leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
Walkability percentile	52	69▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Carlingford if...

Carlingford leads on Safety
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family.

Choose Epping if...

Epping leads on Finance, Lifestyle

Tied on Family.

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Common questions

Is Carlingford or Epping more expensive?: Epping has the higher median house price ($2.61M) compared with $2.12M in Carlingford.
Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Epping?: Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $775/wk in Epping, making Carlingford the more affordable rental market.
Is Carlingford or Epping 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 Carlingford vs Epping?: Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Epping has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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