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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

Comparison of Carlingford (2118) and Guildford (2161) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricCarlingfordGuildford
SAFETYSafety
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB(0)C+(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage10.7%4.1%
FAMILYFamily
Carlingford leads on 3 of 3
Sub-gradeB-(0)C-(0)
SEIFA advantage decile10/102/10
Schools in postcode76
FINANCEFinance
Guildford leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB-(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-gradeC+(0)C(0)
Walkability percentile5236

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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