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Carlingford vs Dundas Valley

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.2 km apart, on the same open data. Carlingford scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

CarlingfordDundas Valley
Active3914
Safety6244
Wealth3822
Value4351
Parks6572
Cafés2842
Transit3177
Green space7280
Active & healthy4545
Schools nearby (OSM)3656
Median rent$500/wk $428/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,360,000$1,794,000
Population28,0445,875
Full profile Carlingford in full Dundas Valley in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Carlingford safer than Dundas Valley?

Carlingford scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Carlingford or Dundas Valley?

Dundas Valley has the lower median house price of the two ($1,794,000 vs $2,360,000).

Should I live in Carlingford or Dundas Valley?

Carlingford scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Carlingford or Dundas Valley.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →