NSW2118· Pop. 27,888The Hills

CARLINGFORD COURT

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

50

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$886,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-36.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for CARLINGFORD COURT

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CARLINGFORD COURT shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$750/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-16.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.61%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+1.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1060k
2021
$820k
2022
$958k
2023
$909k
2024
$1780k
2025
$1400k
2026
$886k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CARLINGFORD COURT is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.4% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,084/wk

$98k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.9%

64.1% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.8%

Population growth

+3.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

27.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

57%

35% apartments

Degree qualified

42.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

27.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

560 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.6%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

18.5 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

71.8%

Strong demand

Walkability

3 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

18.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,925/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2118

🏫5 Primary🎓3 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Murray Farm Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1142

St Gerard's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1140

Carlingford West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1119

Roselea Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1112

Carlingford Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1109

🎓Secondary (3)

James Ruse Agricultural High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1222

Carlingford High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1111

Cumberland High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1060

Special (1)

Gateway Community High

Independent · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 1070

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
76/ 100

2.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1121ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
45/ 100
🚆 3 train🚃 3 tram🚌 38 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

34

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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