Caringbah
NSW 2229 · Sutherland Shire
12,575 (2021) → 13,669 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Caringbah is a moderate growth suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2229, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.91M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is right by the coast. Caringbah has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.82%), New Zealand (2.01%), China (1.84%), Philippines (1.04%), India (0.8%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.97%), Greek (1.26%), Russian (1.14%), Spanish (1.07%), Cantonese (0.96%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1072 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Caringbah High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1177
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1104
- Caringbah North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1086
- De La Salle Catholic College, CaringbahSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1081
- Endeavour Sports High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1034
- Sutherland Hospital SchoolCombined · Government
- Aspect South East Sydney School, CaringbahPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Miranda North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1047
- Laguna Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1083
- Caringbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1080
- Burraneer Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1089
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MirandaPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1092
- Taren Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1064
- Woolooware High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1056
- Woolooware Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1076
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College BurraneerSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1081
- Yowie Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1093
- Port Hacking High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1050
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1111
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Caringbah
Is Caringbah safe?
Caringbah has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,376 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Caringbah?
In Caringbah, the median house price is $1.91M and the median unit price is $904K. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.
How far is Caringbah from Sydney CBD?
Caringbah is about 19.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 47 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Caringbah?
Caringbah has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1096 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Caringbah?
Caringbah has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 80 bus stops.