Carlingford - West, NSW 2554
Close to everything Sydney offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- City fringe
- $490/wk Median
- 34.5% Renters
Carlingford - West Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 19.3k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $490
- To the CBD
- 18.7km
- Walkability
- 6.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Carlingford - West Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Carlingford - West for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 34.5% of the suburb's 19,251 residents rent.
Around Carlingford - West
Carlingford - West Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Carlingford - West Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Carlingford - West
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Carlingford - West
Real questions renters ask before moving to Carlingford - West.
Is Carlingford - West walkable?
Carlingford - West carries a walkability score of 6.9/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How far is Carlingford - West from the Sydney CBD?
Carlingford - West is approximately 19km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 29-44 minutes.
Is Carlingford - West a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Carlingford - West has a 34.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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