CARINGBAH

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $2,350,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $975,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 7,459
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 4.5%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 12,575
Density 3,100.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

CARINGBAH Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,350,000
House Sales Volume 76 sales
Unit Median $975,000
Unit Sales Volume 97 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $1,100/wk
2 Bed Unit $710/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

CARINGBAH Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Slightly Above Average
Crime rate: 7,459 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.12x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

CARINGBAH 7,459/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

CARINGBAH has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

CARINGBAH Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

12,575
Total Population
3,100
people/km² density
4.5%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
4,621 people
36.8%
2
Australia
4,325 people
34.4%
3
Ireland
1,530 people
12.2%
4
Scotland
1,180 people
9.4%
5
China
561 people
4.5%

Transport

26.7 km
to Sydney CBD
39 min
drive to CBD
58 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (2)

Selective (1)

Caringbah High School

Details
85.2 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Public (1)

Endeavour Sports High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

CARINGBAH Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 4 neighbouring suburbs

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About CARINGBAH

Caringbah is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 26.7km from CBD, about 58 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 12,575 with a density of 3100 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,350,000, above Sydney average; unit median $975,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Endeavour Sports High School has 31 Distinguished Achievers; selective school Caringbah High School has 301.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 7459 per 100,000, 1.12x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.

Demographics: English comprises 36.75%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (34.39%) and Irish (12.17%), Chinese comprises 4.46%, lower Chinese proportion.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Caringbah has a house median of $2,350,000 and unit median of $975,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Caringbah has a crime rate of 7459 per 100,000, which is 1.12x the NSW average (6635). Close to NSW average, moderate safety.

Government schools: Endeavour Sports High School, 2024 HSC results: 31 Distinguished Achievers. Selective schools: Caringbah High School, 2024 HSC results: 301 Distinguished Achievers, 14 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 85.2.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Caringbah has a population of 12,575, with Chinese comprising 4.50%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (36.75%), Aust (34.39%), Irish (12.17%), Scottish (9.38%), Chinese (4.46%).

Caringbah is approximately 26.7km from Sydney CBD, about 39 minutes by car or 58 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.