Is Caringbah or Kirrawee more expensive?

Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.70M in Kirrawee.

Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Kirrawee?

Median weekly rent is $785/wk in Caringbah and $700/wk in Kirrawee, making Kirrawee the more affordable rental market.

Is Caringbah or Kirrawee 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 Kirrawee?

Caringbah has 8 schools in the postcode, and Kirrawee has 12. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Caringbah vs Kirrawee: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Caringbah commands a $220K premium on median property price over Kirrawee; Kirrawee is $85/wk cheaper per week to rent; Kirrawee 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

Kirrawee

2232

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Caringbah (2229) and Kirrawee (2232) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Caringbah	Kirrawee
SAFETYSafety Caringbah leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C-(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.4%▲	93.5%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	9/10	9/10
Schools in postcode	8	12▲
FINANCEFinance Kirrawee leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$1.92M	$1.70M
Median unit price	$850K	$880K
Median weekly rent	$785/wk	$700/wk
Annual price growth	+9.3%	+9.6%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B▲(0)
Walkability percentile	78▲	77

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 Safety

Tied on Family, Lifestyle.

Choose Kirrawee if...

Kirrawee leads on Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family, Lifestyle.

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Common questions

Is Caringbah or Kirrawee more expensive?: Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.70M in Kirrawee.
Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Kirrawee?: Median weekly rent is $785/wk in Caringbah and $700/wk in Kirrawee, making Kirrawee the more affordable rental market.
Is Caringbah or Kirrawee 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 Kirrawee?: Caringbah has 8 schools in the postcode, and Kirrawee has 12. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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