Suburb comparison
Cronulla vs Gymea: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Cronulla commands a $1.27M premium on median property price over Gymea; Cronulla is $125/wk cheaper per week to rent; Cronulla 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
Cronulla
2230
Sutherland
Gymea
2227
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Cronulla | Gymea |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 7.4%▲ | 7.8% |
FAMILYFamily Cronulla leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 7▲ | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C(0) |
| Median house price | $3.10M | $1.83M |
| Median unit price | $986K | $932K |
| Median weekly rent | $700/wk | $825/wk |
| Annual price growth | -3.6% | +12.0%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Cronulla leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 57▲ | 29 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Cronulla if...
- Cronulla 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
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Cronulla or Gymea more expensive?
- Cronulla has the higher median house price ($3.10M) compared with $1.83M in Gymea.
- Which is better for renters — Cronulla or Gymea?
- Median weekly rent is $700/wk in Cronulla and $825/wk in Gymea, making Cronulla the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cronulla 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 Cronulla vs Gymea?
- Cronulla has 7 schools in the postcode, and Gymea has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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