Caringbah Suburb Profile 

Caringbah and Caringbah South are two suburbs right at the heart of the Sutherland Shire, together forming one of its major shopping, commercial and regional centres. 

These exciting suburbs feature most of the schools and amenities you would ever need, with convenient proximity to schools, eateries, the hospital, shops galore, sports ovals and parks – and Cronulla Beach is just down the road. 

Benefits of living in Caringbah & Caringbah South 

Schools

Caringbah and Caringbah South are popular areas to live for the choice of schools, with a number of both public and private schools in the area including some specialty schools. 

At the primary level, there’s Caringbah North Public School, Caringbah Public School, and Laguna Street Public School if you live on the Port Hacking side of the southern suburb. Caringbah High School and Endeavour Sports High School are the two main secondary schools, both situated in Caringbah, although Caringbah High School is selective. 

For alternative options, De La Salle Catholic College is just south of the Kingsway, and there are a number of special needs schools in or near the Sutherland Shire if your child requires extra assistance. 

Transport links

Caringbah Station is the transport hub of both suburbs, situated in the Caringbah town centre. It takes around 45 minutes to an hour to get to the CBD from here, or just five minutes over to Cronulla for the beach. This line also allows you easy access to the airport, hospital and Westfield Miranda. 

Of course, with both the Kingsway and President Ave meeting in Caringbah Town centre, there are lots of bus options and easy road access in and out of the area. 

Retail and dining

Caringbah has a choice of supermarkets, great cafes and restaurants that you’d want in daily life, making it suitable for most people’s needs, there is also a homemaker centre, specialty retail and Bunnings on the northern edge. And if you do require a bigger shop, or want more variety, Westfield Miranda is just up the road – five minutes by car, or 10 by train. 

Caringbah town centre is where you’ll find the area’s top food and drink locations, including sushi, Thai, Indian, Chinese, fried chicken, pubs, bakeries and pretty much everything else. You can’t really go wrong, with most of these locations getting high ratings online. One particular bakery, Flour, was also featured the No BS Business podcast, hosted by MattBlak director Blake Spooner. 

Sports and recreation

Walks and access to green space are two commonly mentioned benefits of living in Caringbah and Caringbah South. 

There’s a pleasant cycle trail from Shark Park along to Taren Point (a good excuse to visit the Taren Point Shorebird Reserve), plus various parks, playgrounds and sports ovals throughout both suburbs. Nearby Port Hacking and Lilli Pilli offer even more options for greenery and waterside views. 

Captain Cook playing fields and Woolooware Golf Club are popular for sport and play, but one of the most popular spots in the area is the EG Waterhouse Camellia Gardens – recognised as a Garden of Excellence by the International Camellia Society, one of 60 such gardens in the world. 

Caringbah and Caringbah South property market snapshots 

Note: These figures present a snapshot of the Caringbah and Caringbah South property markets at time of writing. Figures may have changed since then. To get a more up to date idea of property prices in the area, check out listings for sale in Caringbah and Caringbah South, or contact us for advice. 

Caringbah

Caringbah is an increasingly trendy suburb near the heart of the Sutherland Shire, with a relatively young population (20s and 30s) and a good mix of homes and units. It’s had a lot of development in recent years, converting many of the older buildings into stylish, modern apartments. 

• Median house price: $1,820,000 (up 7.1%) 
• Median unit price: $800,000 (up 2.8%) 

For property investors, there’s a good amount of renters here as well as rental price growth among units. Houses aren’t so strong on the rental front (seeing a slight drop in rental price), though these things do change over time. 

• Average rental yields, homes: 2.7% 
• Average rental yields, units: 4.1% 
• Median weekly rent, homes: $850 
• Median weekly rent, units: $600 
• Current vacancy rate: 1.2% 

Sources: Data from realestate.com.au, Domain, Real Estate Investar

Caringbah South 

The property market in Caringbah South is quite different to its northern peer, with more focus on owner-occupiers in larger houses than the increasingly unit-driven market over the Kingsway. 

• Median house price: $2,250,000 (up 2% YOY) 
• Median unit price: $1,700,000 (up 8.5%) 

For investors, while rentals may not be as common here they do still exist, and they’ve performed well recently. Weekly rents are up for both homes and units, with good rental yields. 

• Average rental yields, homes: 3% 
• Average rental yields, units: 3.8% 
• Median weekly rent, homes: $1,295 
• Median weekly rent, units: $1,100 
• Current vacancy rate: 0.65% 

Sources: Data from realestate.com.au, Domain, Real Estate Investar

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Frequently asked questions about Caringbah & Caringbah South 

Is Caringbah near the Sutherland Hospital? 

Yes, Caringbah is extremely close to the Sutherland Hospital. In fact, it’s practically walking distance, or just a few minutes by bus or car. From the Caringbah train station it’s just 1 km up the road. 

Is Caringbah a good suburb? 

Caringbah is generally thought of as a good suburb, ideal in particular for families thanks to the choice of schools, plentiful amenities and range of sporting facilities. Those wanting to expand and get a little more space often buy in Caringbah South, where the properties are often slightly larger. 

How many people live in Caringbah? 

Australia’s 2021 census put the population of Caringbah at about 12,500 people, of which a quarter are families. Caringbah South is the slightly larger of the two, at over 13,000 people. Domain estimates the average age to be higher in the south than the north. 

What’s the history of Caringbah? 

Caringbah South and Caringbah used to be one suburb until 2008, when they were split into two. Some of its early names may have included Bindarra and Highfield, both of which are mentioned in historical sources – though it has been called Caringbah since 1912, when the post office opened. 

The name Caringbah may be derived from an Aboriginal word ‘kuringbar’, referring to a pademelon, a small marsupial with similarities to a wallaby.