Carlingford

City in New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Carlingford is a leafy, family-friendly suburb located in the Northern suburbs of Sydney, known for its excellent schools, diverse community, and lush parks. With a blend of quiet residential streets and lively shopping areas, Carlingford offers a relaxed yet convenient lifestyle close to Sydney CBD.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
28,044
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.78°, 151.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,895
Local Cost
$1,980
Local Income
$3,250
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
14.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
131 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
70
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
67
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWU
Distance
17 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 250 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.