Caringbah South vs Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)
The verdict
Caringbah South is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.49M versus $2.69M in Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire). Caringbah South rates higher for liveability (98 vs 63). Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) rates higher for education (78 vs 70). Caringbah South is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 3.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Caringbah South rates higher (100 vs 89/100 in Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)).
Scores
| Caringbah South | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 71 |
| Transport | 78 | 72 |
| Education | 70 | 78 |
| Liveability | 98 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caringbah South | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,168 | 1,405 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,721 | $3,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 51.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 86.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Caringbah South Moderate Growth · Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) Stable
Property
| Caringbah South | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.49M | $2.69M |
| Median unit price | $1.70M | $2.10M |
| House price YoY | 4.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Caringbah South | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 61 | 142 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 30 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 114 | 285 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,367 | 2,206 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caringbah South | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | 1,113 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caringbah South · Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)
Transport
| Caringbah South | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 77 | 82 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Caringbah South | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.6 km | 23.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 11.3 km |
Population & growth
| Caringbah South | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,168 | 1,405 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,977 | 1,433 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,596 | 1,424 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caringbah South or Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)?
Caringbah South has the higher residential safety score (Caringbah South 100/100 vs Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) 89/100).
Which is more affordable, Caringbah South or Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)?
Caringbah South is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.49M versus $2.69M.
Which has better schools, Caringbah South or Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)?
Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) has a higher average school ICSEA (Caringbah South 1086 vs Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) 1113; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Caringbah South or Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)?
Caringbah South has the higher transport score (Caringbah South 78/100 vs Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) 72/100).
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