Is Carlingford or North Parramatta more expensive?

Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.67M in North Parramatta.

Which is better for renters — Carlingford or North Parramatta?

Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $610/wk in North Parramatta, making North Parramatta the more affordable rental market.

Is Carlingford or North Parramatta 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 North Parramatta?

Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and North Parramatta has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Carlingford vs North Parramatta: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Carlingford commands a $453K premium on median property price over North Parramatta; North Parramatta is $120/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

North Parramatta

2151

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Carlingford (2118) and North Parramatta (2151) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Carlingford	North Parramatta
SAFETYSafety Carlingford leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C+(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	10.7%▲	39.1%
FAMILYFamily Carlingford leads on 3 of 3
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	8/10
Schools in postcode	7▲	4
FINANCEFinance North Parramatta leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$2.12M	$1.67M
Median unit price	$726K	$620K
Median weekly rent	$730/wk	$610/wk
Annual price growth	+4.4%	+6.2%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Carlingford leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C-(0)
Walkability percentile	52▲	18

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, Family, Lifestyle
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
School options within walking distance matter

Choose North Parramatta if...

North Parramatta leads on Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

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Common questions

Is Carlingford or North Parramatta more expensive?: Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.67M in North Parramatta.
Which is better for renters — Carlingford or North Parramatta?: Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $610/wk in North Parramatta, making North Parramatta the more affordable rental market.
Is Carlingford or North Parramatta 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 North Parramatta?: Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and North Parramatta has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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