Caringbah vs Woolooware
The verdict
Caringbah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.95M versus $2.52M in Woolooware. Caringbah has a shorter estimated CBD commute (47 vs 48 min). On the separate residential safety score, Woolooware rates higher (84 vs 68/100 in Caringbah).
Scores
| Caringbah | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 90 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 67 | 70 |
| Liveability | 98 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caringbah | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,575 | 5,060 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,890 | $2,228 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.0% | 42.1% |
| Born in Australia | 74.3% | 79.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Caringbah Moderate Growth · Woolooware Moderate Growth
Property
| Caringbah | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.95M | $2.52M |
| Median unit price | $933K | $899K |
| House price YoY | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,150 | $1,175 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Caringbah | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 135 | 198 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 103 | 79 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 549 | 217 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,410 | 3,261 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caringbah | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,097 | 1,075 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caringbah · Woolooware
Transport
| Caringbah | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 80 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 630 m | 510 m |
Liveability
| Caringbah | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 33 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 920 m | 820 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.6 km | 20.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 1.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Caringbah | Woolooware | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,575 | 5,060 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,669 | 5,633 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,521 | 5,665 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.11% | 2.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caringbah or Woolooware?
Woolooware has the higher residential safety score (Caringbah 68/100 vs Woolooware 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Caringbah or Woolooware?
Caringbah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.95M versus $2.52M.
Which has better schools, Caringbah or Woolooware?
Caringbah has a higher average school ICSEA (Caringbah 1097 vs Woolooware 1075; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Caringbah or Woolooware?
Caringbah and Woolooware have similar transport scores.
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