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Suburb comparison

Caringbah vs Kirrawee — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Caringbah commands a $220K premium on median property price over Kirrawee; Kirrawee is $85/wk cheaper per week to rent; Kirrawee 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

Kirrawee

2232

MetricCaringbahKirrawee
Median house price$1.92M$1.70M
Median unit price$850K$880K
Median weekly rent$785/wk$700/wk
Annual price growth+9.3%+9.6%
SEIFA advantage decile9/109/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage0.4%93.5%
Schools in postcode812

Choose Caringbah if...

  • Caringbah leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics

Choose Kirrawee 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
  • Kirrawee leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics

Common questions

Is Caringbah or Kirrawee more expensive?
Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.70M in Kirrawee.
Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Kirrawee?
Median weekly rent is $785/wk in Caringbah and $700/wk in Kirrawee, making Kirrawee the more affordable rental market.
Is Caringbah or Kirrawee 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 Kirrawee?
Caringbah has 8 schools in the postcode, and Kirrawee has 12. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Caringbah 2229Kirrawee 2232