Carlingford Suburb Profile

Families are moving here in droves thanks to the attractive, rounded lifestyle on offer – a choice of great schools, lots of parklands for weekends and after-school sports, and plenty of shopping and restaurants. Living in Carlingford means enjoying a suburban feel while being close enough to the city for work opportunities in Parramatta or central Sydney. Carlingford is 22-kilometres north-west of Sydney’s CBD, and falls within the City of Parramatta, offering the best of both worlds. The main shopping areas are located along Pennant Hills Road, which runs through the suburb and also offers a commute into the city, with two shopping centres, Carlingford Court and Carlingford Village. While the big chains dominate, there are also many independent shops and for more choice, Parramatta and other big shopping centres are nearby. 

Team sports are well catered for, with several big ovals. These include Murray Farm Reserve, which has baseball and soccer fields, North Rocks Tennis Centre, and Kingsdene Oval for AFL and rugby. 

Like much of Sydney, Carlingford is great for dining out, with a buzzing restaurant and café scene, and lots of variety. It’s also a relatively easy commute to Parramatta or the CBD for work. Homes tend to be large, with pools and lush gardens, and streets are leafy and quiet, making this a popular place to settle into family life. Living in Carlingford means enjoying excellent schools, a peaceful suburban feel, and proximity to Sydney’s CBD, making it an ideal location for those seeking a great lifestyle and a smart investment opportunity. 

Area Features

Space Galore

Here the homes are large, catering to the demands of growing families, and more and more apartments are sprouting up. And for those who commute to Sydney’s CBD or Parramatta, buses run regularly connecting commuters to major transport hubs like Parramatta and Epping.

High-Quality Education

The area’s wide choice of schools, some selective, make it an increasingly popular choice for families seeking high-quality education for their children.

Primary schools include four public schools and one Catholic, all rating well above the national average in NAPLAN results. These are Carlingford Primary School, Carlingford West Public School, Murray Farm Public School, Roselea Public School and St Gerard’s Primary Catholic School.

For secondary education, there’s a choice of three schools. These include Carlingford High School and Cumberland High School. Additionally, the state’s top-performing school James Ruse Agricultural High School offers a varied program, including agriculture, that caters to its cohort of gifted and high-achieving students.

Foodie Scene

Along with all the usual chains, there are plenty of Asian restaurants. Every whim is catered for, whether you’re after Thai, Greek, Italian, Korean or even Japanese teppanyaki. For venturing further afield, neighbouring Eastfield also has lots of restaurants around the train station.