Carlingford
NSW 2118 · Parramatta
28,044 (2021) → 30,423 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Carlingford is a high growth suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2118, about 18km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.25M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 22km inland. Carlingford has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2118 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (19.44%), Hong Kong (4.91%), India (4.91%), South Korea (4.54%), Pakistan (2.01%)
Top languages: Mandarin (22.09%), Cantonese (13.21%), Korean (6.27%), Urdu (2.39%), Hindi (2.06%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1090 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- James Ruse Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1222
- Murray Farm Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1142
- St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1140
- Carlingford West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
- Roselea Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
- Carlingford High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1111
- Carlingford Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1109
- Gateway Community HighSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1070
- Cumberland High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1060
Nearby (within 10km)
- Karonga SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1030
- St Bernadette's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1083
- OneSchool Global NSW - SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 980
- North Rocks Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1137
- Christ The King Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1102
- Epping West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1131
- The King's SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1163
- Ngarala Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1118
- Telopea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 991
- Muirfield High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1082
- Yates Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1040
- Epping Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1152
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Carlingford
Is Carlingford safe?
Carlingford has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,778 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Carlingford?
In Carlingford, the median house price is $2.25M and the median unit price is $747K. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Carlingford from Sydney CBD?
Carlingford is about 18.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 67 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Carlingford?
Carlingford has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1121 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Carlingford?
Carlingford has a transport score of 83/100 and 156 bus stops.