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Suburb comparison

Caringbah vs Taren Point — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Caringbah commands a $65K premium on median property price over Taren Point. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Sutherland

Caringbah

2229

Sutherland

Taren Point

2229

MetricCaringbahTaren Point
Median house price$1.92M▲$1.85M
Median unit price$850K$1.39M▲
Median weekly rent$785/wk$785/wk
Annual price growth+9.3%▲-19.8%
SEIFA advantage decile9/109/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage0.4%0.4%
Schools in postcode88

Choose Caringbah if...

  • Caringbah leads on 2 of the 3 head-to-head metrics

Choose Taren Point if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house

Common questions

Is Caringbah or Taren Point more expensive?
Caringbah has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.85M in Taren Point.
Which is better for renters — Caringbah or Taren Point?
Median weekly rent is $785/wk in Caringbah and $785/wk in Taren Point, making Taren Point the more affordable rental market.
Is Caringbah or Taren Point 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 Taren Point?
Caringbah has 8 schools in the postcode, and Taren Point has 8. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Caringbah 2229 →Taren Point 2229 →