Suburb comparison
Caringbah vs Engadine: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Caringbah commands a $520K premium on median property price over Engadine; Engadine 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
Caringbah
2229
Sutherland
Engadine
2233
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Caringbah | Engadine |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.4%▲ | 86.4% |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 8 | 9▲ |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $1.92M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $850K | $810K |
| Median weekly rent | $785/wk | $800/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.3%▲ | +7.3% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Caringbah leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | D(-1) |
| Walkability percentile | 78▲ | 2 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Caringbah if...
- Caringbah leads on Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.
Choose Engadine if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Caringbah or Engadine more expensive?
- Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.40M in Engadine.
- Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Engadine?
- Median weekly rent is $785/wk in Caringbah and $800/wk in Engadine, making Caringbah the more affordable rental market.
- Is Caringbah or Engadine 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 Caringbah vs Engadine?
- Caringbah has 8 schools in the postcode, and Engadine has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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