Caringbah South
NSW 2229 · Sutherland Shire
13,168 (2021) → 13,977 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 South is a moderate growth suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2229, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.49M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 78/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Caringbah South has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2229 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.65%), New Zealand (1.22%), China (0.81%), South Africa (0.55%), Italy (0.49%)
Top languages: Greek (1.48%), Italian (0.79%), Mandarin (0.65%), Cantonese (0.62%), Spanish (0.54%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1073 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Caringbah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1088
- Laguna Street Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1084
Nearby (within 10km)
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1110
- De La Salle Catholic College, CaringbahSecondary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1078
- Aspect South East Sydney School, CaringbahPrimary · Independent · 1km
- Burraneer Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1101
- Lilli Pilli Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1113
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College BurraneerSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1086
- Sutherland Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9km
- Yowie Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1093
- Caringbah North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1086
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1124
- St Aloysius College CronullaSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1089
- Caringbah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1172
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Caringbah South
Is Caringbah South safe?
Caringbah South has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,367 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Caringbah South?
In Caringbah South, the median house price is $2.49M and the median unit price is $1.70M. Median weekly house rent is $1,150.
How far is Caringbah South from Sydney CBD?
Caringbah South is about 21.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 77 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Caringbah South?
Caringbah South has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1086 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Caringbah South?
Caringbah South has a transport score of 78/100 and 68 bus stops.