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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)

83
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

13,168
Population
$2.42M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
78
Transport score

Caringbah South is a moderate growth suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2229, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.42M 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.

21.6 km
To Sydney CBD
2.5 km
To coast
$1,050/wk
Median rent (house)
1.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

13,168
Population
42
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Sutherland Shire LGA population (est. 2025)239,883
Median household income (weekly)$2,721
vs NSW median+47.1%
Bachelor degree or higher42.1%
Born in Australia82.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,383 / 30 / 999

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

$2.42M+9.2%
Median house (2025)
$1.73M+3.8%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,050 / $700 wk
Rental yield (house)2.3%
Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

8
Break & enter dwelling61/100k
7
Steal from dwelling53/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft30/100k
15
Domestic assault114/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
10
Non-domestic assault76/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 194 (all categories, latest year)1,473 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

86

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

99
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1073 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Laguna Street Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1083
  • Caringbah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1080

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1104
  • De La Salle Catholic College, CaringbahSecondary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1081
  • Aspect South East Sydney School, CaringbahPrimary · Independent · 1km
  • Burraneer Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1089
  • Lilli Pilli Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1113
  • Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College BurraneerSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1081
  • 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 1111
  • De La Salle Catholic College, CronullaSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1073
  • Caringbah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1177

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

78
68Bus
CBD commute (est.)77 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCaringbah (1.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,090mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

101 in suburbSupermarkets
444 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3110 in suburbParks
188 in suburbPlaygrounds
9012 in suburbPools
130 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
110 in suburbGPs
111 in suburbPharmacies
91 in suburbChildcare
51 in suburbLibraries
826 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachCronulla Beach (3.2 km)
Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (9.8 km)
Nearest vet1.4 km
Nearest airportSydney (13.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

36

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

13
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
82
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

38

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

31
Parks
13
Nature reserves
22
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

26

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
5
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

17

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

5
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.46

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.50%
Projected population 204114,596
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sutherland Shire

Dolans Bay$2.23M72transportPort Hacking$720K59transportLilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)$2.94M72transportCaringbah$1.84M96transportYowie Bay$2.34M77transportBurraneer$2.67M78transport

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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 1,473 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Caringbah South?

In Caringbah South, the median house price is $2.42M and the median unit price is $1.73M. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.

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 1082 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.