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Suburb comparison

Carlingford vs Dundas — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Carlingford commands a $513K premium on median property price over Dundas; Dundas 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

Dundas

2117

MetricCarlingfordDundas
Median house price$2.12M$1.60M
Median unit price$726K$723K
Median weekly rent$730/wk$680/wk
Annual price growth+4.4%-6.5%
SEIFA advantage decile10/109/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage10.7%6.1%
Schools in postcode74

Choose Carlingford if...

  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
  • School options within walking distance matter
  • Carlingford leads on 6 of the 7 head-to-head metrics

Choose Dundas if...

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

Common questions

Is Carlingford or Dundas more expensive?
Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.60M in Dundas.
Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Dundas?
Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $680/wk in Dundas, making Dundas the more affordable rental market.
Is Carlingford or Dundas 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 Dundas?
Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Dundas has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Carlingford 2118Dundas 2117