Suburb comparison
Carlingford vs Ermington: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Carlingford commands a $153K premium on median property price over Ermington; Carlingford has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Parramatta
Carlingford
2118
Parramatta
Ermington
2115
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Carlingford | Ermington |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Ermington leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 10.7% | 0.0%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Carlingford leads on 3 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10▲ | 9/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 7▲ | 2 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Median house price | $2.12M | $1.97M |
| Median unit price | $726K | $740K |
| Median weekly rent | $730/wk | $758/wk |
| Annual price growth | +4.4% | +9.2%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Carlingford leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 52▲ | 31 |
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 Family, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Finance.
Choose Ermington if...
- Ermington leads on Safety
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Carlingford or Ermington more expensive?
- Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.97M in Ermington.
- Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Ermington?
- Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $758/wk in Ermington, making Carlingford the more affordable rental market.
- Is Carlingford or Ermington 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 Ermington?
- Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Ermington has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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