Suburb comparison
Cronulla vs Gymea — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Cronulla commands a $1.27M premium on median property price over Gymea; Cronulla is $125/wk cheaper per week to rent; Cronulla 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
Cronulla
2230
Sutherland
Gymea
2227
Choose Cronulla if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Cronulla leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Gymea if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Common questions
- Is Cronulla or Gymea more expensive?
- Cronulla has the higher median house price ($3.10M) compared with $1.83M in Gymea.
- Which is better for renters — Cronulla or Gymea?
- Median weekly rent is $700/wk in Cronulla and $825/wk in Gymea, making Cronulla the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cronulla or Gymea 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 Cronulla vs Gymea?
- Cronulla has 7 schools in the postcode, and Gymea has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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