Is Caringbah or Sutherland more expensive?

Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.66M in Sutherland.

Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Sutherland?

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

Is Caringbah or Sutherland 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 Sutherland?

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

Suburb comparison

Caringbah vs Sutherland: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Caringbah commands a $265K premium on median property price over Sutherland; Sutherland is $85/wk cheaper per week to rent; Sutherland 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

2232

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Caringbah (2229) and Sutherland (2232) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Caringbah	Sutherland
SAFETYSafety Caringbah leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	D+(-1)
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 Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$1.92M	$1.66M
Median unit price	$850K	$760K
Median weekly rent	$785/wk	$700/wk
Annual price growth	+9.3%▲	+2.2%
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, Finance, Lifestyle.

Choose Sutherland if...

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, Finance, Lifestyle.

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Common questions

Is Caringbah or Sutherland more expensive?: Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.66M in Sutherland.
Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Sutherland?: Median weekly rent is $785/wk in Caringbah and $700/wk in Sutherland, making Sutherland the more affordable rental market.
Is Caringbah or Sutherland 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 Sutherland?: Caringbah has 8 schools in the postcode, and Sutherland has 12. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Caringbah 2229 →Sutherland 2232 →