Carlingford vs Dundas Valley
The verdict
Dundas Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.25M in Carlingford. Carlingford rates higher for education (89 vs 80). Dundas Valley rates higher for liveability (90 vs 75). Dundas Valley is closer to the coast (20.2 km vs 22.3 km).
Scores
| Carlingford | Dundas Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 82 |
| Transport | 83 | 76 |
| Education | 89 | 80 |
| Liveability | 75 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carlingford | Dundas Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,044 | 5,875 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,084 | $1,835 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 52.1% |
| Born in Australia | 42.0% | 47.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Carlingford High Growth · Dundas Valley High Growth
Property
| Carlingford | Dundas Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.25M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $747K | $1.19M |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | 0.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carlingford | Dundas Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 260 | 306 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 114 | 17 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 255 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,778 | 3,983 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carlingford | Dundas Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 2 |
| Government | 7 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carlingford · Dundas Valley
Transport
| Carlingford | Dundas Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 156 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Carlingford | Dundas Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 45 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 30 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.3 km | 20.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.4 km | 16.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Carlingford | Dundas Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 28,044 | 5,875 |
| Estimated 2025 | 30,423 | 6,169 |
| Projected 2041 | 40,629 | 8,342 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.06% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carlingford or Dundas Valley?
Carlingford has the higher residential safety score (Carlingford 69/100 vs Dundas Valley 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Carlingford or Dundas Valley?
Dundas Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.25M.
Which has better schools, Carlingford or Dundas Valley?
Carlingford has a higher average school ICSEA (Carlingford 1121 vs Dundas Valley 1062; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carlingford or Dundas Valley?
Carlingford has the higher transport score (Carlingford 83/100 vs Dundas Valley 76/100).
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