Overall score
Caringbah South
57.6/100
Gymea Bay
55.5/100
Caringbah South vs Gymea Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gymea Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Caringbah SouthGymea Bay
Crime rate
Caringbah South
46.5 / 1k
Gymea Bay
27.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caringbah South
192
Gymea Bay
65
Population
Caringbah South
13,168
Gymea Bay
6,983
Metric leadCaringbah South 8Gymea Bay 32 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Gymea Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.6/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 27.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 126 | 44 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 192 | 65 |
| Planning activity | 66 | 22 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 8.7% |
| Population | 13,168 | 6,983 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Caringbah South is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Gymea Bay is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Caringbah South pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Gymea Bay is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Gymea Bay, while Caringbah South remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.