Suburb comparison
Caringbah vs Sutherland — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Caringbah commands a $265K premium on median property price over Sutherland; Sutherland is $85/wk cheaper per week to rent; Sutherland 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
Sutherland
2232
Choose Caringbah if...
- Caringbah leads on 5 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Sutherland 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
Common questions
- Is Caringbah or Sutherland more expensive?
- Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.66M in Sutherland.
- Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Sutherland?
- Median weekly rent is $785/wk in Caringbah and $700/wk in Sutherland, making Sutherland the more affordable rental market.
- Is Caringbah or Sutherland 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 Sutherland?
- Caringbah has 8 schools in the postcode, and Sutherland has 12. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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