Suburb comparison
Caringbah vs Miranda: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Caringbah commands a $90K premium on median property price over Miranda; 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
Miranda
2228
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Caringbah | Miranda |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.4%▲ | 0.9% |
FAMILYFamily Caringbah leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 8▲ | 4 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $1.92M | $1.83M |
| Median unit price | $850K | $835K |
| Median weekly rent | $785/wk | $750/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.3%▲ | +7.5% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Caringbah leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 78▲ | 63 |
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
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Finance.
Choose Miranda if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Caringbah or Miranda more expensive?
- Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.83M in Miranda.
- Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Miranda?
- Median weekly rent is $785/wk in Caringbah and $750/wk in Miranda, making Miranda the more affordable rental market.
- Is Caringbah or Miranda 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 Miranda?
- Caringbah has 8 schools in the postcode, and Miranda has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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