Suburb comparison
Carlingford vs Westmead: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Carlingford commands a $483K premium on median property price over Westmead; Westmead is $80/wk cheaper per week to rent; Westmead 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
Westmead
2145
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Carlingford | Westmead |
|---|---|---|
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▲ | 9/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 7 | 17▲ |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B▲(0) |
| Median house price | $2.12M | $1.64M |
| Median unit price | $726K | $565K |
| Median weekly rent | $730/wk | $650/wk |
| Annual price growth | +4.4%▲ | -0.9% |
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, Finance.
Choose Westmead if...
- 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, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Carlingford or Westmead more expensive?
- Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.64M in Westmead.
- Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Westmead?
- Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $650/wk in Westmead, making Westmead the more affordable rental market.
- Is Carlingford or Westmead 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 Westmead?
- Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Westmead has 17. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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