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Suburb comparison

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.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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 decile10/106/10
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.

Full suburb profiles

Carlingford 2118Pendle Hill 2145