Suburb comparison
Carlingford vs Granville — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Carlingford commands a $995K premium on median property price over Granville; Granville is $130/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
Granville
2142
Choose Carlingford if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
- Carlingford leads on 5 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Granville if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Common questions
- Is Carlingford or Granville more expensive?
- Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.12M in Granville.
- Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Granville?
- Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $600/wk in Granville, making Granville the more affordable rental market.
- Is Carlingford or Granville 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 Granville?
- Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Granville has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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