Overall score
Caringbah South
62.7/100
Gymea Bay
55.2/100
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
191
Gymea Bay
63
Population
Caringbah South
13,168
Gymea Bay
6,983
Metric leadCaringbah South 7Gymea Bay 31 tiedacross 11 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 | 62.7/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.8/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 27.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 126 | 44 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 191 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 21 |
| 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 parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Gymea Bay is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Gymea Bay, while Caringbah South remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.