Carlingford vs Telopea
The verdict
Telopea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.25M in Carlingford. Carlingford rates higher for education (89 vs 79). Telopea rates higher for liveability (83 vs 75). Telopea is closer to the coast (20.8 km vs 22.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Carlingford rates higher (69 vs 52/100 in Telopea).
Scores
| Carlingford | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 82 |
| Transport | 83 | 83 |
| Education | 89 | 79 |
| 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 | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,044 | 5,356 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,084 | $1,465 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 52.3% |
| Born in Australia | 42.0% | 43.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Carlingford High Growth · Telopea High Growth
Property
| Carlingford | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.25M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $747K | $783K |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 67 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carlingford | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 260 | 355 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 114 | 93 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 448 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,778 | 5,545 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carlingford | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 1 |
| Government | 7 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carlingford · Telopea
Transport
| Carlingford | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Carlingford | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 30 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.3 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.4 km | 17.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Carlingford | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 28,044 | 5,356 |
| Estimated 2025 | 30,423 | 5,624 |
| Projected 2041 | 40,629 | 7,605 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.06% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carlingford or Telopea?
Carlingford has the higher residential safety score (Carlingford 69/100 vs Telopea 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Carlingford or Telopea?
Telopea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.25M.
Which has better schools, Carlingford or Telopea?
Carlingford has a higher average school ICSEA (Carlingford 1121 vs Telopea 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carlingford or Telopea?
Carlingford and Telopea have similar transport scores.
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