Suburb comparison
Carlingford vs Guildford: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Carlingford commands a $958K premium on median property price over Guildford; Guildford is $80/wk cheaper per week to rent; 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
Guildford
2161
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Carlingford | Guildford |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 10.7% | 4.1%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Carlingford leads on 3 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C-(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10▲ | 2/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 7▲ | 6 |
FINANCEFinance Guildford leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $2.12M | $1.16M |
| Median unit price | $726K | $465K |
| Median weekly rent | $730/wk | $650/wk |
| Annual price growth | +4.4% | +4.5%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Carlingford leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 52▲ | 36 |
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
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety.
Choose Guildford if...
- Guildford leads on Finance
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety.
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Common questions
- Is Carlingford or Guildford more expensive?
- Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.16M in Guildford.
- Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Guildford?
- Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $650/wk in Guildford, making Guildford the more affordable rental market.
- Is Carlingford or Guildford 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 Guildford?
- Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Guildford has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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