Carlingford
NSW 2118 • Greater Sydney
About Carlingford
Carlingford is a leafy, elevated suburb in Sydney's north-west, where over 28,000 residents enjoy family-focused living amid established homes and excellent schools. While the anticipated Light Rail didn't eventuate, bus connections to Epping and Parramatta remain solid, and the suburb's position in The Hills education corridor keeps it highly sought after. The rolling terrain provides many properties with pleasant district views.
Carlingford Court handles local shopping needs, while Carlingford Village offers boutique alternatives. The James Ruse Agricultural High School draws academically gifted students from across Sydney, cementing the suburb's education-focused reputation. Parks and bushland provide recreational opportunities, and the community has a distinctly family-oriented feel. Carlingford attracts families who prioritise schooling above all else, often from Asian backgrounds, willing to trade transport convenience for educational advantage.
Carlingford falls under postcode 2118 and is governed by Parramatta Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Epping electorate.
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Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths801-809 Pennant Hills Road Carlingford 2118 NSW
Schools
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Cumberland High School ICSEA 106002 9871 7718 183 Pennant Hills Road
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Carlingford High School ICSEA 11119871 4222 547 North Rocks Rd
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Carlingford Public School ICSEA 1109029841 5100 Rickard St
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Carlingford West Public School ICSEA 11199871 7187 Felton Rd
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James Ruse Agricultural High School ICSEA 122261 2 9871 7126 17-31 Felton Rd
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Murray Farm Public School ICSEA 11422118 Carlingford
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Roselea Public School ICSEA 11129871 1324 549 NORTH ROCKS ROAD
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543 North Rocks Road Carlingford
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Carlingford, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Carlingford by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Carlingford Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Carlingford" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
102 state housing + 36 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 5,453
- 2. Hong Kong 1,376
- 3. India 1,376
- 4. South Korea 1,273
- 5. Pakistan 564
- 6. Iran 506
- 7. Malaysia 476
- 8. Sri Lanka 426
- 9. Philippines 392
- 10. England 333
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)