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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.
MetricCarlingfordOld Toongabbie
SAFETYSafety
Old Toongabbie leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB(0)B+(1)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage10.7%0.5%
FAMILYFamily
Carlingford leads on 3 of 3
Sub-gradeB-(0)C+(0)
SEIFA advantage decile10/109/10
Schools in postcode73
FINANCEFinance
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB-(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-gradeC+(0)C(0)
Walkability percentile5233

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.

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