Carlingford at a glance
Median house
$2,192,500
+3.4% over 12 months
Median unit
$396,000
Weekly rent
$913
Houses · units $733
Gross yield
2.2%
Houses, on the median
Population
28.0k
Median age 38
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 225 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2118), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,192,500 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (225 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $396,000, roughly 82% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.4%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $439,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +3.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Carlingford.
Median house price
$2,192,500
+3.4% over the past year. Median unit price $396,000.
Median of 225 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$913/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$733/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$2,192,500
+3.4% annual growth
$396,000
28,044
Median age: 38
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +3.4%/yr
2021
$1.9M
5-year change
+18%
2026
$2.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Carlingford.
Carlingford's median house price is $2,192,500 (median of 225 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2118 (NSW), The Hills, part of Greater Sydney.
Carlingford (2118) sits in the The Hills region of NSW. The median house here is $2,192,500, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.4% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Carlingford has roughly 28,044 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Carlingford scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carlingford's population at 28,044, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
28,044
Median age
38
Family households
83%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.17% (median rent $913/wk against a $2,192,500 price tag). Units yield 9.63% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.17%
Based on $2,192,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20269.63%
Based on $396,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+3.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
428
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carlingford.
Local schools for Carlingford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
James Ruse Agricultural High School
Carlingford West Public School
Cumberland High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Carlingford.
- What is the median house price in Carlingford?
- The median house price in Carlingford, NSW 2118 is $2,192,500 (median of 225 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $396,000. Annual growth is +3.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Carlingford?
- A useful starting point is the Carlingford median house price of $2,192,500 (units $396,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Carlingford a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Carlingford is 2.2%: the median weekly house rent is $913 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2118), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,192,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 3.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Carlingford is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Carlingford postcode?
- Carlingford is in the 2118 postcode, in NSW, in the The Hills region.
- Where is Carlingford?
- Carlingford is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2118. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the The Hills region.
- What is the average rent in Carlingford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $913, for units it's $733.
- What schools are in Carlingford?
- There are 20 schools serving Carlingford on this page, including James Ruse Agricultural High School, Carlingford West Public School, Cumberland High School.
- How walkable is Carlingford?
- Carlingford has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Carlingford?
- Carlingford is close to Carlingford Court, Kingsdene, Telopea, North Rocks, Dundas Valley.
- What is the population of Carlingford?
- The population of Carlingford is approximately 28,044 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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