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.
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Parramatta
Carlingford
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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 decile10/10▲9/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage10.7%6.1%▲
Schools in postcode7▲4
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.