Suburb comparison
Caringbah vs Gymea: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Caringbah commands a $89K premium on median property price over Gymea; 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
Caringbah
2229
Sutherland
Gymea
2227
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Caringbah | Gymea |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.4%▲ | 7.8% |
FAMILYFamily Caringbah leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 9/10 | 10/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 8▲ | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C(0) |
| Median house price | $1.92M | $1.83M |
| Median unit price | $850K | $932K |
| Median weekly rent | $785/wk | $825/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.3% | +12.0%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Caringbah leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 78▲ | 29 |
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 Family, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Finance.
Choose Gymea if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Caringbah or Gymea more expensive?
- Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.83M in Gymea.
- Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Gymea?
- Median weekly rent is $785/wk in Caringbah and $825/wk in Gymea, making Caringbah the more affordable rental market.
- Is Caringbah or Gymea 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 Gymea?
- Caringbah has 8 schools in the postcode, and Gymea has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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