Is Carlingford or Telopea more expensive?

Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.84M in Telopea.

Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Telopea?

Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $680/wk in Telopea, making Telopea the more affordable rental market.

Is Carlingford or Telopea 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 Telopea?

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

Suburb comparison

Carlingford vs Telopea: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Carlingford commands a $278K premium on median property price over Telopea; Telopea is $50/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

Telopea

2117

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Carlingford (2118) and Telopea (2117) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Carlingford	Telopea
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B-(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	10.7%	6.1%▲
FAMILYFamily Carlingford leads on 3 of 3
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	7/10
Schools in postcode	7▲	4
FINANCEFinance Carlingford leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C(0)
Median house price	$2.12M	$1.84M
Median unit price	$726K	$768K
Median weekly rent	$730/wk	$680/wk
Annual price growth	+4.4%▲	+2.2%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Carlingford leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C(0)
Walkability percentile	52▲	17

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

Tied on Safety.

Choose Telopea if...

You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Safety.

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Common questions

Is Carlingford or Telopea more expensive?: Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.84M in Telopea.
Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Telopea?: Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $680/wk in Telopea, making Telopea the more affordable rental market.
Is Carlingford or Telopea 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 Telopea?: Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Telopea has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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