Suburb comparison
Carlingford vs Telopea — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Carlingford commands a $278K premium on median property price over Telopea; Telopea is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent; Carlingford has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
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Parramatta
Carlingford
2118
Parramatta
Telopea
2117
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 Telopea if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Common questions
- Is Carlingford or Telopea more expensive?
- Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.84M in Telopea.
- Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Telopea?
- Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $680/wk in Telopea, making Telopea the more affordable rental market.
- Is Carlingford or Telopea 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 Telopea?
- Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Telopea has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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