Overall score
Caringbah
68.0/100
Caringbah South
62.7/100
Caringbah vs Caringbah South, NSW suburb comparison
Caringbah for families and schools; Caringbah South for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CaringbahCaringbah South
Crime rate
Caringbah
46.5 / 1k
Caringbah South
46.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caringbah
591
Caringbah South
191
Population
Caringbah
12,575
Caringbah South
13,168
Metric leadCaringbah 6Caringbah South 32 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCaringbah South
- Best for familiesCaringbah
- Best for investmentCaringbah South
- Best for best valueCaringbah South
- Best for best schoolsCaringbah
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Caringbah | Caringbah South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.4/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 46.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 150 | 126 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 591 | 191 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 59 |
| Population | 12,575 | 13,168 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Caringbah reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Caringbah South is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Caringbah pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Caringbah South is the better pick for housing affordability and a larger local community.
Caringbah suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Caringbah South is the stronger match for retirees and investors.