Suburb comparison
Carlingford vs Epping — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Epping commands a $490K premium on median property price over Carlingford; 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
Epping
2121
Choose Carlingford 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
Choose Epping if...
- Epping leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Carlingford or Epping more expensive?
- Epping has the higher median house price ($2.61M) compared with $2.12M in Carlingford.
- Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Epping?
- Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $775/wk in Epping, making Carlingford the more affordable rental market.
- Is Carlingford or Epping 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 Epping?
- Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Epping has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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