Carlingford, NSW 2118 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Carlingford is a north-western Sydney suburb ~22km from the CBD in the City of Parramatta, at the boundary of Northern and Western Sydney and formerly known for orchards. It has a multicultural population of around 28,000 with many families. Housing is dominated by detached houses alongside newer high-density apartments near the town centre.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 28,044
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,084 /week
- Median personal income
- $791 /week
- Median family income
- $2,181 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Parramatta
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parramatta
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $920 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Median house price
- $2,230,000
- Rent share of household income
- 44%
Schools
- Carlingford High School
- James Ruse Agricultural High School
- Carlingford West Public School
Transport
- Parramatta Light Rail — Carlingford station
- M2 Motorway — Oakes Road
- Bus route 550 — Macquarie Park to Parramatta
Lifestyle & amenities
Multicultural family suburb with former agricultural lands now urbanised, home to professionals and families. Key landmarks include Carlingford Court and Carlingford Village shopping centres.
- 15 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 76 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 19 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 18.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 63.1% of the 10,867 resolvable premises in Carlingford. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 19.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 7.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 8.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 63.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 1.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 764 across postcode 2118 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 287 theft, 145 violent offences, 95 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carlingford?
Carlingford (NSW 2118) had 28,044 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Parramatta local government area.
What is the median rent in Carlingford?
The median advertised rent in Carlingford is $920/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Carlingford?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Carlingford. Nearest include: Carlingford High School, James Ruse Agricultural High School, Carlingford West Public School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Carlingford?
Carlingford is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (63.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Carlingford?
Across postcode 2118, 764 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (287), violent (145), vehicle theft (95). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Carlingford?
In Carlingford, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (18 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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