CARLINGFORD
CARLINGFORD Property Overview
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James Ruse Agricultural High School
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About CARLINGFORD
Carlingford is located in Central Sydney, approximately 29.3km from CBD, about 62 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 28,044 with a density of 3279 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,145,000, above Sydney average; unit median $718,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Carlingford High School has 219 Distinguished Achievers; selective school James Ruse Agricultural High School has 705.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2828 per 100,000, 0.43x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: Chinese comprises 40.63%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (12.31%) and Australian (11.64%), a major Chinese community in Sydney.
Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Carlingford has a house median of $2,145,000 and unit median of $718,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Carlingford has a crime rate of 2828 per 100,000, which is 0.43x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: Carlingford High School, 2024 HSC results: 219 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 82.4. Selective schools: James Ruse Agricultural High School, 2024 HSC results: 705 Distinguished Achievers, 77 All Rounders, 23 Top Achievers, 3 First in Course, AU Guide Score 97.8. Catholic schools: Marist College Eastwood, 2024 HSC results: 98 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 71.4 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: The King's School, 2024 HSC results: 417 Distinguished Achievers, 23 All Rounders, 11 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 90.6 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Carlingford has a population of 28,044, with Chinese comprising 40.60%. One of Sydney's major Chinese communities, with abundant Chinese services and shops. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (40.63%), English (12.31%), Aust (11.64%), Korean (6.86%), Indian (6.01%).
Carlingford is approximately 29.3km from Sydney CBD, about 33 minutes by car or 62 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.