Carlingford Postcode
New South Wales
Carlingford is a suburb in New South Wales, situated around 18 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Carlingford is 2118, and the telephone area code is 02.
According to the 2021 Census, Carlingford has a population of 28,044 (13,912 males, 14,132 females). The median age is 38 years.
The median weekly household income in Carlingford is $2,084, with a median personal income of $791 per week.
The median weekly rent is $500 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,500.
In terms of birthplace, 69% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Hong Kong (1,376), India (1,376), and South Korea (1,273).
32.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 63.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Carlingford shows 12,292 people employed (7,102 full-time, 3,596 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
The most common occupations are professionals (4,016), managers (1,436), and clerical & admin (1,355).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Carlingford has an IRSAD score of 1085 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Carlingford covers an area of 8.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3279 persons per km².
Statistically, Carlingford sits within the Ryde - Hunters Hill area, part of the broader Sydney - Ryde region. It falls under the The Hills local government area.
The federal electorate for Carlingford is Parramatta (Inner Metropolitan).
The 2118 postcode is shared by Carlingford along with Carlingford Court, Carlingford North and Kingsdene.
Carlingford Details
| Postcode | 2118 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 28,044 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,084/week |
| Median Personal Income | $791/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,500 |
| Average Household Size | 3.0 persons |
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Population Density | 3279/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 9,101 |
| Completed Year 12 | 59.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 76.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 115 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.7799 |
| Longitude | 151.0413 |
| Distance from Sydney | 18 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Ryde |
| Area (SA3) | Ryde - Hunters Hill |
| Local Government | The Hills |
| Federal Electorate | Parramatta |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 5,858 (20.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,036 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,984 (28.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 6,646 (23.7%) |
| 65+ years | 4,512 (16.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 1,127 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 763 (2.7%) |
| Asthma | 726 (2.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 594 (2.1%) |
| Arthritis | 446 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 271 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 245 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 53 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 444 (4.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,391 (37.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,722 (41.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,447 (16.1%) |