Suburb comparison
Caringbah vs Sylvania — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Caringbah commands a $84K premium on median property price over Sylvania; Caringbah is $135/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
Sylvania
2224
Choose Caringbah if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Caringbah leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Sylvania if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Sylvania leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Caringbah or Sylvania more expensive?
- Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.84M in Sylvania.
- Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Sylvania?
- Median weekly rent is $785/wk in Caringbah and $920/wk in Sylvania, making Caringbah the more affordable rental market.
- Is Caringbah or Sylvania 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 Sylvania?
- Caringbah has 8 schools in the postcode, and Sylvania has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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