Suburb comparison
Caringbah vs Gymea — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Caringbah commands a $89K premium on median property price over Gymea; 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
Gymea
2227
Choose Caringbah if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Gymea if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Gymea leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Caringbah or Gymea more expensive?
- Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.83M in Gymea.
- Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Gymea?
- Median weekly rent is $785/wk in Caringbah and $825/wk in Gymea, making Caringbah the more affordable rental market.
- Is Caringbah 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 Caringbah vs Gymea?
- Caringbah has 8 schools in the postcode, and Gymea has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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