Is Barden Ridge or Caringbah more expensive?

Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.75M in Barden Ridge.

Which is better for renters — Barden Ridge or Caringbah?

Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Barden Ridge and $785/wk in Caringbah, making Caringbah the more affordable rental market.

Is Barden Ridge or Caringbah at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Barden Ridge vs Caringbah?

Barden Ridge has 7 schools in the postcode, and Caringbah has 8. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Barden Ridge vs Caringbah: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Caringbah commands a $175K premium on median property price over Barden Ridge; Caringbah is $195/wk cheaper per week to rent; Caringbah has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Sutherland

Barden Ridge

2234

Sutherland

Caringbah

2229

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Barden Ridge (2234) and Caringbah (2229) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Barden Ridge	Caringbah
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	77.4%	0.4%▲
FAMILYFamily Caringbah leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	9/10
Schools in postcode	7	8▲
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$1.75M	$1.92M
Median unit price	$1.30M	$850K
Median weekly rent	$980/wk	$785/wk
Annual price growth	+11.9%▲	+9.3%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Caringbah leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	B-▲(0)
Walkability percentile	43	78▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Barden Ridge if...

You want a lower entry price for a house
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

Tied on Safety, Finance.

Choose Caringbah if...

Caringbah leads on Family, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Barden Ridge or Caringbah more expensive?: Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.75M in Barden Ridge.
Which is better for renters — Barden Ridge or Caringbah?: Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Barden Ridge and $785/wk in Caringbah, making Caringbah the more affordable rental market.
Is Barden Ridge or Caringbah at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Barden Ridge vs Caringbah?: Barden Ridge has 7 schools in the postcode, and Caringbah has 8. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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