Overall score
Caringbah South
57.6/100
Woolooware
58.9/100
Caringbah South vs Woolooware, NSW Suburb Comparison
Caringbah South for investment and value; Woolooware for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Caringbah SouthWoolooware
Crime rate
Caringbah South
46.5 / 1k
Woolooware
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caringbah South
192
Woolooware
143
Population
Caringbah South
13,168
Woolooware
5,060
Metric leadCaringbah South 5Woolooware 62 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 retireesWoolooware
- Best for familiesWoolooware
- Best for investmentCaringbah South
- Best for best valueCaringbah South
- Best for best schoolsWoolooware
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 | Woolooware |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.6/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 126 | 64 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 192 | 143 |
| Planning activity | 66 | 21 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Population | 13,168 | 5,060 |
| 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 Woolooware is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Caringbah South pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Woolooware is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Caringbah South if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Woolooware for families 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.