Caringbah South

The population is older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 42. While seniors make up nearly 20% of the community, children under 15 are also well represented at 20.4%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the dominant language, with only 8.3% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average. Consequently, very few residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith, though the number of people reporting no religion rose 9.6 percentage points since 2016 to reach 31.6%.

The area is highly qualified, with a higher proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas. This is consistent with a high percentage of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with 43.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,179 is well above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with much lower rates of mental health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities compared to most other areas.

There is a high level of unpaid care in the community; the proportion of people caring for children is well above the national average, which aligns with the high number of children in the area.

First Nations people make up 1.2% of the population. This group has a much higher Year 12 completion rate than most similar areas and personal incomes well above the national average.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per household, which is higher than the state and national averages. Most households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

The suburb is dominated by large homes, with 92% having three or more bedrooms. While 46.7% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $3,400, which is among the highest for this level.

Working from home is very common, with 39.1% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and very few people use public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than the national average.

Unemployment is very low at 2.4%, and more adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers in construction and healthcare.

Caringbah South is ranked among the most advantaged areas in the country, with a maximum score of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

The area receives much higher annual rainfall than the state average, with an average of 1,256mm.

The suburb is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Most residents can also reach groceries, schools, and health services within a 15-minute walk.