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.