Overall score
Caringbah South
57.6/100
Cronulla
61.4/100
Caringbah South vs Cronulla, NSW Suburb Comparison
Caringbah South for families and value; Cronulla for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Caringbah SouthCronulla
Crime rate
Caringbah South
46.5 / 1k
Cronulla
50.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caringbah South
192
Cronulla
605
Population
Caringbah South
13,168
Cronulla
17,899
Metric leadCaringbah South 2Cronulla 74 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 retireesCronulla
- Best for familiesCaringbah South
- Best for beach lifestyleCronulla
- Best for investmentCronulla
- Best for best valueCaringbah South
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 South | Cronulla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.6/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 67.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 50.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 126 | 135 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 192 | 605 |
| Planning activity | 66 | 86 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Population | 13,168 | 17,899 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Caringbah South is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Cronulla is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Cronulla is shaped by the coast, Caringbah South offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Caringbah South pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Cronulla is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Caringbah South suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Cronulla is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools.
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.