Overall score
Caringbah
60.7/100
Caringbah South
57.6/100
Caringbah vs Caringbah South, NSW Suburb Comparison
Caringbah for retirees and families; Caringbah South for value.
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
597
Caringbah South
192
Population
Caringbah
12,575
Caringbah South
13,168
Metric leadCaringbah 8Caringbah South 23 tiedacross 13 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
- Best for familiesCaringbah
- 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 | 60.7/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.4/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 46.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 150 | 126 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 597 | 192 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 66 |
| Green cover | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 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 schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Caringbah South is the better pick for housing affordability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Caringbah suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Caringbah South is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.