Carlingford vs Pendle Hill — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Carlingford commands a $818K premium on median property price over Pendle Hill; Pendle Hill is $80/wk cheaper per week to rent; Pendle Hill has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
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Parramatta
Carlingford
2118
Parramatta
Pendle Hill
2145
MetricCarlingfordPendle Hill
Median house price$2.12M▲$1.30M
Median unit price$726K▲$527K
Median weekly rent$730/wk▲$650/wk
Annual price growth+4.4%+8.3%▲
SEIFA advantage decile10/10▲6/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage10.7%9.8%▲
Schools in postcode717▲
Choose Carlingford if...
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Carlingford leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Pendle Hill 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 Pendle Hill more expensive?
Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.30M in Pendle Hill.
Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Pendle Hill?
Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $650/wk in Pendle Hill, making Pendle Hill the more affordable rental market.
Is Carlingford or Pendle Hill 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 Pendle Hill?
Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Pendle Hill has 17. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.