Overall score
Burraneer
50.5/100
Caringbah
68.0/100
Burraneer for investment; Caringbah for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Burraneer
50.5/100
Caringbah
68.0/100
Crime rate
Burraneer
50.0 / 1k
Caringbah
46.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burraneer
69
Caringbah
591
Population
Burraneer
3,719
Caringbah
12,575
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Burraneer | Caringbah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.5/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.9/100 | 17.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 46.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 69 | 150 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 591 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 34 |
| Population | 3,719 | 12,575 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Burraneer is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Caringbah is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Burraneer is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Caringbah answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Burraneer if you are weighing investors; lean toward Caringbah for families and households prioritising schools.