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NSW · Sutherland Shire Council

Caringbah South, 2229

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Desirability score

61.4/100
Good

Top 11% of New South Wales' suburbs

81% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • River access
What Caringbah South is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport, River access

Suburb profile

In Sutherland Shire, Caringbah South is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and community and employment, while schools and education and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
13,168
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,721
Dwelling vacancy
3.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
158 of 4,579
Median monthly mortgage
$3,380
Employment rate
62.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
227 / 999 / 30

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$678
Houses (January to March 2026)
$1,150
All types (January to March 2026)
$850
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
231

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
663
Against the person
166
Against property
222
Rate per 1,000 residents
50.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 79 residents
State safety percentile
27.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-2.2%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault103
  • Fraud114
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment126
  • Malicious Damage To Property124
  • Transport Regulatory Offences264

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Public transport

126 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Caringbah Public School, Port Hacking Rd
  • Gannons Rd At Caringbah Rd
  • Gannons Rd Opp Burraneer Bay Public School
  • Gannons Rd Opp Gannons Rd Shops
  • Port Hacking Rd Opp Ultimo St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

640 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    474 PORT HACKING ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    12 LANGER AVENUE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    20 CUMBEE LANE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    15 BRUCE AVENUE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation
    79 SAUNDERS BAY ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    313 WILLARONG ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    36 ULTIMO STREET CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development
    14 BALIGA AVENUE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    20 TAREN ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    168A GANNONS ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    451 WILLARONG ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Jetty
    233 GANNONS ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    4 KUNGAR ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    33 LANGER AVENUE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    326 BURRANEER BAY ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Additional Information Requested

  • April 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation
    415A WILLARONG ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    334 BURRANEER BAY ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    12 BEAUFORD AVENUE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    56 PACIFIC STREET CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    160B Gannons Road Caringbah South 2229Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    31A MIRRAL ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure
    89 TELOPEA AVENUE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool
    13 ALLAMBIE AVENUE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Demolition
    69A GANNONS ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    41 MIRRAL ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    16 TURTLE ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    15 ASH AVENUE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    38 YOWIE AVENUE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined

  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    63 TAREN ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    30A OLEANDER PARADE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Withdrawn
  • Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    433A WILLARONG ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Deferred Commencement
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    36 GRANDVIEW PARADE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    16 TURTLE ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Withdrawn

  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    498 PORT HACKING ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    6 ALKIRA PLACE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Swimming pool
    13 PERCIVAL ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    31 BALIGA AVENUE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 YOWIE AVENUE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    162B GANNONS ROAD CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (external)
    12 BEAUFORD AVENUE CARINGBAH SOUTH 2229Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

157 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • River & LilyBaby Goods
  • Family BakehouseBakery
  • Bbq
  • La CureBeauty salon
  • Bench (22)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Caringbah Public School, Port Hacking RdBus stop
  • Caringbah South Pre-School, Willarong RdBus stop
  • Crescent Rd after Dean StBus stop
  • Crescent Rd after Port Hacking RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Allambie Avenue ReservePark
  • Beauford Avenue ReservePark
  • Castelnau Street ReservePark
  • John Dwyer ParkPark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve
  • Robin Place ReservePark
  • Wattlebird Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • TerryWhite Chemmartpharmacy
  • The Smile Spacedentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Fernleigh44-46 Fernleigh Road Caringbah SouthSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Little Darlings Child Care Centrechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
9

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
61.4/100 — Good
State standing
Top 11% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
613th in Australia
State rank
221st in NSW
Peer rank
#89 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#158 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
81%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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