Is Carlingford or Old Toongabbie more expensive?

Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.34M in Old Toongabbie.

Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Old Toongabbie?

Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $650/wk in Old Toongabbie, making Old Toongabbie the more affordable rental market.

Is Carlingford or Old Toongabbie 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 Old Toongabbie?

Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Old Toongabbie has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Carlingford vs Old Toongabbie: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Carlingford commands a $780K premium on median property price over Old Toongabbie; Old Toongabbie 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

Old Toongabbie

2146

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Carlingford (2118) and Old Toongabbie (2146) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Carlingford	Old Toongabbie
SAFETYSafety Old Toongabbie leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B(0)	B+▲(1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	10.7%	0.5%▲
FAMILYFamily Carlingford leads on 3 of 3
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	9/10
Schools in postcode	7▲	3
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
Median house price	$2.12M	$1.34M
Median unit price	$726K	$668K
Median weekly rent	$730/wk	$650/wk
Annual price growth	+4.4%	+10.6%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Carlingford leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C(0)
Walkability percentile	52▲	33

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 Finance.

Choose Old Toongabbie if...

Old Toongabbie leads on Safety
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Carlingford or Old Toongabbie more expensive?: Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.34M in Old Toongabbie.
Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Old Toongabbie?: Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $650/wk in Old Toongabbie, making Old Toongabbie the more affordable rental market.
Is Carlingford or Old Toongabbie 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 Old Toongabbie?: Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Old Toongabbie has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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