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Caringbah

NSW 2229 • Greater Sydney

12,575
Population (2021)
$53,664
Median Income
4.09 km²
Area
$470/wk
Median Rent
Train ConnectedShire LifestyleFamily-FriendlyWell-Serviced

About Caringbah

Caringbah is a well-serviced Sutherland Shire suburb where over 12,000 residents enjoy good transport and comprehensive amenities. The train station provides T4 Illawarra Line access, and the commercial precinct serves the surrounding residential areas. Solid median income reflects comfortable Shire demographics.

Shopping options are comprehensive, with diverse dining reflecting changing demographics. Proximity to Port Hacking and the waterways adds recreation options. Caringbah attracts families seeking Shire lifestyle with train convenience. It's practical Shire living—connected, well-serviced, and family-focused.

Caringbah falls under postcode 2229 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cronulla electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2229
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - East
LGA / Council
Sutherland Shire
Federal Electorate
Cook
State Electorate
Cronulla
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.04°, 151.12°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.09 km²
Elevation
22m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Willarong Road Sth Caringbah 2229 NSW
  • Woolworths
    13 Endeavour Road Caringbah 2229 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Caringbah by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Caringbah Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Caringbah" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$470
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.9%

255 state housing + 54 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,658
Census 2021
12,575
▲ 7.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,380
Income 2021
$53,664
▲ 26.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,338
Born Overseas 2,702

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 480
  • 2. New Zealand 253
  • 3. China 232
  • 4. Philippines 131
  • 5. India 100
  • 6. South Africa 81
  • 7. Brazil 78
  • 8. Scotland 58
  • 9. Ireland 56
  • 10. Greece 52

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,621
Australian 4,325
Irish 1,530
Scottish 1,180
Chinese 561
Italian 545
German 392
Greek 388
Filipino 200
Australian Aboriginal 197

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,541
Both parents born in Australia
3,703
Both parents born overseas
1,746
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.9%
No Religion
37.1%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.7%
Hinduism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
885 (7.0%)
5-14 years
1,431 (11.4%)
15-19 years
589 (4.7%)
20-24 years
716 (5.7%)
25-34 years
2,090 (16.6%)
35-44 years
1,896 (15.1%)
45-54 years
1,680 (13.4%)
55-64 years
1,327 (10.6%)
65-74 years
1,073 (8.5%)
75-84 years
621 (4.9%)
85+ years
276 (2.2%)

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