Suburb comparison
Carlingford vs Winston Hills — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Carlingford commands a $508K premium on median property price over Winston Hills; Carlingford is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Winston Hills has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
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Parramatta
Carlingford
2118
Parramatta
Winston Hills
2153
Choose Carlingford if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Winston Hills if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
- Winston Hills leads on 5 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Carlingford or Winston Hills more expensive?
- Carlingford has the higher median house price ($2.12M) compared with $1.61M in Winston Hills.
- Which is better for renters — Carlingford or Winston Hills?
- Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Carlingford and $790/wk in Winston Hills, making Carlingford the more affordable rental market.
- Is Carlingford or Winston Hills 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 Winston Hills?
- Carlingford has 7 schools in the postcode, and Winston Hills has 10. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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