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Carlingford vs Telopea

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Carlingford scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

CarlingfordTelopea
Active3912
Safety6220
Wealth3810
Value4328
Parks6586
Cafés2845
Transit3146
Green space7262
Active & healthy4538
Schools nearby (OSM)3641
Median rent$500/wk $370/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,360,000$1,794,000
Population28,0445,356
Full profile Carlingford in full Telopea 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 Telopea?

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

Which is cheaper, Carlingford or Telopea?

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

Should I live in Carlingford or Telopea?

Carlingford scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Carlingford or Telopea.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →