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NSW · Parramatta Council

Carlingford, 2118

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Desirability score

69.8/100
Good

Top 4% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Cycling
What Carlingford is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport, Cycling

Suburb profile

Carlingford is a lively inner larger suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
28,044
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$2,084
Dwelling vacancy
8.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
825 of 9,923
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Employment rate
55.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
469 / 1,134 / 2,682

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$730
Houses (January to March 2026)
$850
All types (January to March 2026)
$750
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
307

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
793
Against the person
185
Against property
522
Rate per 1,000 residents
28.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 152 residents
State safety percentile
6.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+3.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Break And Enter Dwelling72
  • Fraud121
  • Malicious Damage To Property66
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle64
  • Steal From Retail Store68

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
9
Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
1,112
  • Carlingford High SchoolSecondary
  • Carlingford Public SchoolPrimary
  • Carlingford West Public SchoolPrimary
  • Cumberland High SchoolSecondary
  • Gateway Community HighSpecial
  • James Ruse Agricultural High SchoolSecondary
  • Murray Farm Public SchoolPrimary
  • Roselea Public SchoolPrimary
  • St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

299 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Jenkins Rd Before James St
  • Marsden Rd Before Bankshill Cres
  • Marsden Rd Before Illarangi St
  • Oakes Rd At Murray Farm Rd
  • Oakes Rd Before Coral Tree Dr

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

546 planning-related records

2026· 31 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    155 PENNANT HILLS ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    49 LOCHINVAR PARADE CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment
  • Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    3 DALMAR PLACE CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    320 MARSDEN ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    147 ADDERTON ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    35 ALAMEIN AVENUE CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    21 WATTON ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Subdivision
    7 COLEMAN AVENUE CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    18 TRIGG AVENUE CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    100 ARCADIAN CIRCUIT CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    306 MARSDEN ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    2 HOLLISTER PLACE CARLINGFORD 2118Withdrawn
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    206 Carlingford Road, Carlingford 2118 NSWAdditional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)
    3 ROBIN STREET CARLINGFORD 2118Determined

  • March 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    81 OAKES ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    257 MARSDEN ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Co-living
    74 KEELER STREET CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service station
    712-714 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford 2118Determined
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    263-281 PENNANT HILLS ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    263-281 PENNANT HILLS ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation
    750C PENNANT HILLS ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    14 YARRALUMLA DRIVE CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space
    2 LOCH AWE CRESCENT CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    52 MURRAY FARM ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Determined

  • February 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    6-8 MOSELEY STREET CARLINGFORD 2118Withdrawn
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise
    490 NORTH ROCKS ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    73 MURRAY FARM ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Ancillary commercial development; Animal care premises
    639-641 PENNANT HILLS ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    115 FELTON ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Determined

  • January 2026

  • Demolition; Shop top housing; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure
    322-324 PENNANT HILLS ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    72 MURRAY FARM ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
2025· 9 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Supporting Development
    59 8-12 FREEMAN PLACE CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    10 KEATS STREET CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    12 HONITON AVENUE EAST CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (external)
    346 NORTH ROCKS ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Determined

  • November 2025

  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    263-281 PENNANT HILLS ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Under Assessment
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    52 DANDARBONG AVENUE CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    15B MOSELEY STREET CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Demolition; Residential care facility; Recreation area
    43-47 MURRAY FARM ROAD CARLINGFORD 2118Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    53 TELOPEA STREET CARLINGFORD 2118Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

227 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • After School Care
  • Liquor Legends SuperstoreAlcohol
  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • ANZBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • NABBank

    Pennant Hills Road

  • St.GeorgeBank
  • WestpacBank
  • Bench (19)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

34 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bradley Drive reservePark
  • Calangara ParkPark
  • Carlingford Memorial ParkPark
  • Cox ParkPark
  • Dandarbong ReservePark
  • Dunrossil ParkPark
  • Edwin Ross ReservePark
  • Eric Mobbs Memorial ParkPark
  • Eyles ReservePark
  • Fitzgerald ForestPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Priceline Pharmacypharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • St Paul's Anglican Church (former)346 Marsden Road CarlingfordSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Multipurpose Learning Centrekindergarten
  • North Rocks Child Care Centrekindergarten
  • North Rocks Pre-schoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
48
Parks (OSM)
44

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
69.8/100 — Good
State standing
Top 4% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
210th in Australia
State rank
85th in NSW
Peer rank
#33 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#58 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 171 Pennant Hills Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 92 Oaks Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • ANZamenitiesbank
  • After School CareamenitiesAfter School Care
  • BPamenitiesfuel
  • BP Carlingfordamenitiesfuel
  • Balaka Dr after Hibiscus Avamenitiesbus_stop
  • Balaka Dr before Hibiscus Avamenitiesbus_stop
  • Balaka Dr opp North Rocks Child Care Centreamenitiesbus_stop
  • Balaka Dr opp Poinsettia Avamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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