Suburb comparison
Carlingford vs Ermington — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Carlingford commands a $153K premium on median property price over Ermington; Carlingford has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
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Parramatta
Carlingford
2118
Parramatta
Ermington
2115
Choose Carlingford if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Ermington if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Ermington leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Carlingford or Ermington more expensive?
- Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.97M in Ermington.
- Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Ermington?
- Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $758/wk in Ermington, making Carlingford the more affordable rental market.
- Is Carlingford or Ermington 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 Ermington?
- Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Ermington has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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