Carlingford vs Dundas
The verdict
Dundas is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $2.25M in Carlingford. Carlingford rates higher for education (89 vs 77). Dundas rates higher for liveability (83 vs 75). Dundas is closer to the coast (19.9 km vs 22.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dundas rates higher (88 vs 69/100 in Carlingford).
Scores
| Carlingford | Dundas | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 81 |
| Transport | 83 | 83 |
| Education | 89 | 77 |
| Liveability | 75 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carlingford | Dundas | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,044 | 4,959 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,084 | $1,962 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 50.8% |
| Born in Australia | 42.0% | 51.2% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Carlingford High Growth · Dundas High Growth
Property
| Carlingford | Dundas | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.25M | $1.78M |
| Median unit price | $747K | $686K |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | -7.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 66 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carlingford | Dundas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 260 | 141 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 114 | 20 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 222 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,778 | 2,299 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carlingford | Dundas | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 2 |
| Government | 7 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,080 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carlingford · Dundas
Transport
| Carlingford | Dundas | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 156 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Carlingford | Dundas | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 45 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 30 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.3 km | 19.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.4 km | 17.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Carlingford | Dundas | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 28,044 | 4,959 |
| Estimated 2025 | 30,423 | 5,384 |
| Projected 2041 | 40,629 | 8,366 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.06% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carlingford or Dundas?
Dundas has the higher residential safety score (Carlingford 69/100 vs Dundas 88/100).
Which is more affordable, Carlingford or Dundas?
Dundas is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $2.25M.
Which has better schools, Carlingford or Dundas?
Carlingford has a higher average school ICSEA (Carlingford 1121 vs Dundas 1080; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carlingford or Dundas?
Carlingford and Dundas have similar transport scores.
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