Suburb comparison
Carlingford vs Parramatta — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Carlingford commands a $418K premium on median property price over Parramatta; Parramatta is $55/wk cheaper per week to rent; Parramatta has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
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Parramatta
Carlingford
2118
Parramatta
Parramatta
2150
Choose Carlingford if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Carlingford leads on 5 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Parramatta 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
Common questions
- Is Carlingford or Parramatta more expensive?
- Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.70M in Parramatta.
- Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Parramatta?
- Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $675/wk in Parramatta, making Parramatta the more affordable rental market.
- Is Carlingford or Parramatta 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 Parramatta?
- Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Parramatta has 8. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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