Suburb comparison
Barden Ridge vs Caringbah — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Caringbah commands a $175K premium on median property price over Barden Ridge; Caringbah is $195/wk cheaper per week to rent; Caringbah has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Sutherland
Barden Ridge
2234
Sutherland
Caringbah
2229
Choose Barden Ridge if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Barden Ridge leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Caringbah if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Barden Ridge or Caringbah more expensive?
- Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.75M in Barden Ridge.
- Which is better for renters — Barden Ridge or Caringbah?
- Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Barden Ridge and $785/wk in Caringbah, making Caringbah the more affordable rental market.
- Is Barden Ridge or Caringbah 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 Barden Ridge vs Caringbah?
- Barden Ridge has 7 schools in the postcode, and Caringbah has 8. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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