Caringbah South

NSW 2229 • Greater Sydney

13,168
Population (2021)
$54,132
Median Income
4.09 km²
Area
$730/wk
Median Rent
Spacious BlocksFamily-FriendlyShire LifestyleLeafy & Green

About Caringbah South

Caringbah South is a family-focused Sutherland Shire suburb where over 13,000 residents enjoy generous blocks and leafy streets. Without its own station, it relies on nearby Caringbah station and buses, trading connectivity for space. The solid median income reflects comfortable Shire demographics.

Local shops handle everyday needs, while Miranda's Westfield provides major retail. Parks and the proximity to Port Hacking waterways add recreation options. Caringbah South attracts families seeking Shire lifestyle with room for kids and boats. It's classic Shire living—spacious, family-oriented, and waterway-adjacent.

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

📍 Location

Postcode
2229
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.05°, 151.12°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.09 km²
Elevation
52m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Caringbah South, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

44-46 Fernleigh Road Caringbah South • SHR #00302

🔍 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 South by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Caringbah South Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$730
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,380
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.5%

14 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,242
Census 2021
13,168
7.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,172
Income 2021
$54,132
28.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,845
Born Overseas 1,936

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 481
  • 2. New Zealand 160
  • 3. China 107
  • 4. South Africa 72
  • 5. Italy 64
  • 6. Ireland 59
  • 7. Scotland 53
  • 8. United States 52
  • 9. Greece 49
  • 10. Germany 46

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,459
Australian 5,020
Irish 1,754
Scottish 1,387
Italian 720
Greek 486
German 441
Chinese 308
Maltese 201
Croatian 181

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,981
Both parents born in Australia
2,832
Both parents born overseas
1,958
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
62.8%
No Religion
31.5%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
829 (6.3%)
5-14 years
1,853 (14.1%)
15-19 years
865 (6.6%)
20-24 years
721 (5.5%)
25-34 years
1,135 (8.6%)
35-44 years
1,619 (12.3%)
45-54 years
1,837 (14.0%)
55-64 years
1,704 (12.9%)
65-74 years
1,421 (10.8%)
75-84 years
774 (5.9%)
85+ years
412 (3.1%)

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