Is Carlingford or Pendle Hill more expensive?

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

Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Pendle Hill?

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

Is Carlingford or Pendle Hill 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 Pendle Hill?

Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Pendle Hill has 17. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Carlingford vs Pendle Hill: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Carlingford commands a $818K premium on median property price over Pendle Hill; Pendle Hill is $80/wk cheaper per week to rent; Pendle Hill 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

Pendle Hill

2145

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Carlingford (2118) and Pendle Hill (2145) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Carlingford	Pendle Hill
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	10.7%	9.8%▲
FAMILYFamily Carlingford leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	6/10
Schools in postcode	7	17▲
FINANCEFinance Pendle Hill leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B▲(0)
Median house price	$2.12M	$1.30M
Median unit price	$726K	$527K
Median weekly rent	$730/wk	$650/wk
Annual price growth	+4.4%	+8.3%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Carlingford leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C(0)
Walkability percentile	52▲	16

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

Tied on Safety.

Choose Pendle Hill if...

Pendle Hill leads on Finance
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 Pendle Hill more expensive?: Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.30M in Pendle Hill.
Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Pendle Hill?: Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $650/wk in Pendle Hill, making Pendle Hill the more affordable rental market.
Is Carlingford or Pendle Hill 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 Pendle Hill?: Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Pendle Hill has 17. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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