Is Carlingford or Harris Park more expensive?

Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.30M in Harris Park.

Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Harris Park?

Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $675/wk in Harris Park, making Harris Park the more affordable rental market.

Is Carlingford or Harris Park 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 Harris Park?

Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Harris Park has 8. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Carlingford vs Harris Park: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Carlingford commands a $813K premium on median property price over Harris Park; Harris Park is $55/wk cheaper per week to rent; Harris Park 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

Harris Park

2150

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Carlingford (2118) and Harris Park (2150) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Carlingford	Harris Park
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	10.7%	0.0%▲
FAMILYFamily Carlingford leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	6/10
Schools in postcode	7	8▲
FINANCEFinance Carlingford leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	B-(0)
Median house price	$2.12M	$1.30M
Median unit price	$726K	$573K
Median weekly rent	$730/wk	$675/wk
Annual price growth	+4.4%▲	-13.0%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Harris Park leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B+▲(1)
Walkability percentile	52	95▲

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, Finance
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

Tied on Safety.

Choose Harris Park if...

Harris Park leads on Lifestyle
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 Safety.

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Common questions

Is Carlingford or Harris Park more expensive?: Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.30M in Harris Park.
Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Harris Park?: Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $675/wk in Harris Park, making Harris Park the more affordable rental market.
Is Carlingford or Harris Park 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 Harris Park?: Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Harris Park has 8. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Carlingford 2118 →Harris Park 2150 →