Is Carlingford or Winston Hills more expensive?

Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.61M in Winston Hills.

Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Winston Hills?

Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $790/wk in Winston Hills, making Carlingford the more affordable rental market.

Is Carlingford or Winston Hills 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 Winston Hills?

Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Winston Hills has 10. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Carlingford vs Winston Hills: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Carlingford commands a $508K premium on median property price over Winston Hills; Carlingford is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Winston Hills has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Parramatta

Carlingford

2118

Parramatta

Winston Hills

2153

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Carlingford (2118) and Winston Hills (2153) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Carlingford	Winston Hills
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C+(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	10.7%	8.4%▲
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	7	10▲
FINANCEFinance Winston Hills leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B▲(0)
Median house price	$2.12M	$1.61M
Median unit price	$726K	$934K
Median weekly rent	$730/wk	$790/wk
Annual price growth	+4.4%	+8.8%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Carlingford leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C-(0)
Walkability percentile	52▲	13

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 Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Safety, Family.

Choose Winston Hills if...

Winston Hills leads on Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Family.

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Common questions

Is Carlingford or Winston Hills more expensive?: Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.61M in Winston Hills.
Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Winston Hills?: Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $790/wk in Winston Hills, making Carlingford the more affordable rental market.
Is Carlingford or Winston Hills 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 Winston Hills?: Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Winston Hills has 10. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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