Caringbah vs Cronulla, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Caringbah | Cronulla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.4/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.3 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 150 | 135 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 591 | 589 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 51 |
| Population | 12,575 | 17,899 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Caringbah and Cronulla offer different strengths across official suburb data. Caringbah leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Caringbah; Housing (desirability) favours Cronulla; Crime rate favours Caringbah. Quick verdicts: Families → Caringbah, Beach lifestyle → Cronulla, Best value → Cronulla, Best schools → Caringbah.