Suburb comparison
Caringbah vs Cronulla — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Cronulla commands a $1.18M premium on median property price over Caringbah; Cronulla is $85/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
Caringbah
2229
Sutherland
Cronulla
2230
Choose Caringbah if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
- Caringbah leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Cronulla if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Common questions
- Is Caringbah or Cronulla more expensive?
- Cronulla has the higher median house price ($3.10M) compared with $1.92M in Caringbah.
- Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Cronulla?
- Median weekly rent is $785/wk in Caringbah and $700/wk in Cronulla, making Cronulla the more affordable rental market.
- Is Caringbah or Cronulla 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 Cronulla?
- Caringbah has 8 schools in the postcode, and Cronulla has 7. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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