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Cronulla 2230 suburb insights

Located in the Sutherland council area, Cronulla (2230) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Cronulla is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Cronulla?

Can I afford Cronulla?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Cronulla? Based on the suburb median of $986,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,867/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
54.6%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$788,800 loan
20% deposit ($197,200)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 55% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Cronulla54.6%
Sydney median income54.3%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Cronulla?

Rental market in Cronulla

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 169 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$700per week
Sep 2025 · 169 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $650 per week (128 bonds)Mar 23: $650 per week (130 bonds)Jun 23: $650 per week (191 bonds)Sep 23: $620 per week (200 bonds)Dec 23: $670 per week (175 bonds)Mar 24: $680 per week (170 bonds)Jun 24: $690 per week (185 bonds)Sep 24: $685 per week (212 bonds)Dec 24: $720 per week (193 bonds)Mar 25: $720 per week (176 bonds)Jun 25: $725 per week (173 bonds)Sep 25: $700 per week (169 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Caringbah2229
$710▲$10
3.4 km away
Miranda2228
$725▲$25
4.6 km away
Kurnell2231
$750▲$50
6.0 km away
Gymea2227
$645▼$55
6.2 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Cronulla Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Cronulla

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:33 AEST
Earlwood station · 16.4 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Cronulla change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2230

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2230. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Cronulla change?

Investor activity in Cronulla

2230 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare Cronulla with another suburb

Also in Sutherland

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Sutherland postcodes, or explore the full Sutherland suburb index.

Caringbah 2229Engadine 2233Gymea 2227Jannali 2226

Other Inner South suburbs

Chippendale 2008Hurstville 2220Kogarah 2217Sutherland 2232Ultimo 2007

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2230?
Cronulla is the primary suburb with postcode 2230 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Cronulla is the main locality.
Which local government area is Cronulla in?
Cronulla (2230) is located in the Sutherland local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Cronulla?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Cronulla (2230) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Cronulla flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Cronulla. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Cronulla?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Cronulla (2230), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Cronulla (2230) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Cronulla (2230). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Cronulla changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Cronulla (2230) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Cronulla in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Cronulla 2230: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Sutherland suburb index to compare nearby options.