What suburb is postcode 2118?

Carlingford is the primary suburb with postcode 2118 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Carlingford is the main locality.

Which local government area is Carlingford in?

Carlingford (2118) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Carlingford?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Carlingford (2118) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).

Is Carlingford flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Carlingford. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.

What are the best schools near Carlingford?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Carlingford (2118), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Carlingford (2118) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?

The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Carlingford (2118). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Carlingford changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Carlingford (2118) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Carlingford 2118 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Carlingford (2118)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Parramatta suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

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

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Carlingford?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Carlingford? Based on the suburb median of $2,118,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$10,455/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

115.8%

Stretch

Loan assumptions

$1,694,400 loan

20% deposit ($423,600)

30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 116% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Carlingford115.8%

Sydney median income116.6%

30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Nearby suburbs with lower medians

Still looking? These suburbs are closer to reach.

Dundas 2117$1,605,00088% RTI North Parramatta 2151$620,00034% RTI Epping 2121$800,00044% RTI

Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.

Can I afford Carlingford?

Rental market in Carlingford

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 90 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed

$700per week

Sep 2025 · 90 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Dundas2117

$600▼$100

2.5 km away

North Parramatta2151

$590▼$110

3.1 km away

Epping2121

$780▲$80

3.3 km away

Ermington2115

$770▲$70

4.2 km away

NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Carlingford

GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW

05:33 AEST

Parramatta North station · 5.2 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

5.8µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

16.6µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

0.6pphm

1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean

Parramatta North station · 365 daily points

Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

View dealbreakers as a standalone report →

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2118

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2118. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might Carlingford change?

Investor activity in Carlingford

2118 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Also in Parramatta

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Parramatta postcodes, or explore the full Parramatta suburb index.

Dundas 2117 Ermington 2115 Harris Park 2150 North Parramatta 2151

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2118?: Carlingford is the primary suburb with postcode 2118 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Carlingford is the main locality.
Which local government area is Carlingford in?: Carlingford (2118) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Carlingford?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Carlingford (2118) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Carlingford flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Carlingford. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Carlingford?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Carlingford (2118), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Carlingford (2118) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?: The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Carlingford (2118). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Carlingford changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Carlingford (2118) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Carlingford in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Carlingford 2118: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Parramatta suburb index to compare nearby options.