Carlingford vs Epping
The verdict
Carlingford is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $2.74M in Epping. Epping rates higher for liveability (95 vs 75). Epping is closer to the coast (19.6 km vs 22.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Epping rates higher (91 vs 69/100 in Carlingford).
Scores
| Carlingford | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 96 |
| Transport | 83 | 100 |
| Education | 89 | 91 |
| Liveability | 75 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carlingford | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,044 | 29,551 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,084 | $2,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 72.8% |
| Born in Australia | 42.0% | 36.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Carlingford High Growth · Epping Moderate Growth
Property
| Carlingford | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.19M | $2.74M |
| Median unit price | $729K | $819K |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | -8.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carlingford | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 260 | 142 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 114 | 85 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 159 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,888 | 3,936 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carlingford | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 7 |
| Government | 7 | 5 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,106 | 1,123 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carlingford · Epping
Transport
| Carlingford | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 156 | 120 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 540 m |
Liveability
| Carlingford | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 21 |
| Parks | 45 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 30 | 755 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.3 km | 19.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.4 km | 16.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Carlingford | Epping | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 28,044 | 29,551 |
| Estimated 2025 | 30,423 | 31,149 |
| Projected 2041 | 40,629 | 36,039 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.06% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carlingford or Epping?
Epping has the higher residential safety score (Carlingford 69/100 vs Epping 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Carlingford or Epping?
Carlingford is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $2.74M.
Which has better schools, Carlingford or Epping?
Epping has a higher average school ICSEA (Carlingford 1106 vs Epping 1123; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carlingford or Epping?
Epping has the higher transport score (Carlingford 83/100 vs Epping 100/100).
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