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Carlingford vs West Pennant Hills

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 3.2 km apart, on the same open data. Carlingford scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

CarlingfordWest Pennant Hills
Active3936
Safety6295
Wealth3886
Value4378
Parks6559
Cafés2828
Transit3133
Green space7278
Active & healthy4534
Schools nearby (OSM)3626
Median rent$500/wk $641/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,360,000$2,730,000
Population28,04416,620
Full profile Carlingford in full West Pennant Hills 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 West Pennant Hills?

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

Which is cheaper, Carlingford or West Pennant Hills?

Carlingford has the lower median house price of the two ($2,360,000 vs $2,730,000).

Should I live in Carlingford or West Pennant Hills?

Carlingford scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Carlingford or West Pennant Hills.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →