North Rocks vs Carlingford.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,940,000 and $2,192,500. North Rocks edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Rocks (median $1,940,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Carlingford ($2,192,500). Over the past year, Carlingford (+3.4%) ran 3.9 percentage points ahead of North Rocks (-0.5%) on house-price growth.
North Rocks scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Rocks (1113) sits above Carlingford (1100). North Rocks skews owner-occupied (75%), Carlingford runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
North Rocks is the lower entry point at $1,940,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Carlingford carries both higher gross yield (2.17% vs 2.14%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
North Rocks edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1100).
Common questions
Is North Rocks or Carlingford cheaper to buy in?
North Rocks has the lower median house price at $1,940,000, roughly 12% below Carlingford ($2,192,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Rocks or Carlingford?
Over the past 12 months, Carlingford grew +3.4% vs -0.5% in North Rocks, a gap of 3.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does North Rocks or Carlingford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Rocks scores 1113 vs 1100 in Carlingford. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, North Rocks or Carlingford?
North Rocks scores 38/100 on walkability vs 20/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, North Rocks or Carlingford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.17% in Carlingford vs 2.14% in North Rocks. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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