Caringbah South

NSW 2229 • Greater Sydney

13,168
Population (2021)
$54,132
Median Income
4.09 kmΒ²
Area
52m
Elevation
Spacious BlocksFamily-FriendlyShire LifestyleLeafy & Green

About Caringbah South

Caringbah South is a family-focused Sutherland Shire suburb where over 13,000 residents enjoy generous blocks and leafy streets. Without its own station, it relies on nearby Caringbah station and buses, trading connectivity for space. The solid median income reflects comfortable Shire demographics.

Local shops handle everyday needs, while Miranda's Westfield provides major retail. Parks and the proximity to Port Hacking waterways add recreation options. Caringbah South attracts families seeking Shire lifestyle with room for kids and boats. It's classic Shire livingβ€”spacious, family-oriented, and waterway-adjacent.

Caringbah South falls under postcode 2229 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cronulla electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
2229
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - East
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.05Β°, 151.12Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.09 kmΒ²
Elevation
52m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

πŸ›οΈ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Caringbah South, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

44-46 Fernleigh Road Caringbah South • SHR #00302

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$730
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,380
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
42 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
12,242
Census 2021
13,168
7.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,172
Income 2021
$54,132
28.4% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,845
Born Overseas 1,936

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 481
  • 2. New Zealand 160
  • 3. China 107
  • 4. South Africa 72
  • 5. Italy 64
  • 6. Ireland 59
  • 7. Scotland 53
  • 8. United States 52
  • 9. Greece 49
  • 10. Germany 46
  • 11. Philippines 38
  • 12. Croatia 37
  • 13. Lebanon 30
  • 14. Egypt 28
  • 15. Hong Kong 28

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,459
Australian 5,020
Irish 1,754
Scottish 1,387
Italian 720
Greek 486
German 441
Chinese 308
Maltese 201
Croatian 181

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,981
Both parents born in Australia
2,832
Both parents born overseas
1,958
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
62.8%
No Religion
31.5%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
829 (6.3%)
5-14 years
1,853 (14.1%)
15-19 years
865 (6.6%)
20-24 years
721 (5.5%)
25-34 years
1,135 (8.6%)
35-44 years
1,619 (12.3%)
45-54 years
1,837 (14.0%)
55-64 years
1,704 (12.9%)
65-74 years
1,421 (10.8%)
75-84 years
774 (5.9%)
85+ years
412 (3.1%)

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