Caringbah South · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Caringbah South

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Some of the highest housing costs in the region are found in Caringbah South, where typical monthly mortgage payments reach $3,400. This is a wealthy area with very few renters and a high number of large, family-sized homes.

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📍 Caringbah South, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Caringbah South sits — Median rent (weekly)

$730
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Caringbah South — higher than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Caringbah South$730
2229, NSW $500
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far above the national figure at $730, and mortgage payments are well above the state average. Monthly loan repayments have risen by $400 since 2016, with over half of households now paying $3,000 or more per month.

$730

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: $610
  • 2021: $730

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$3,400

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: $3,000
  • 2021: $3,400

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Caringbah South, the largest group is $750 or more at 46%, followed by $550–$749 (27%) and $350–$549 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Caringbah South, $3,000 or more is the majority at 59%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 46.7% of residents owning their place outright, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, the proportion of households renting is among the lowest at this level and sits far below the state average.

11.6%

Lower than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 10.9%
  • 2021: 11.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

46.7%

Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 47.9%
  • 2021: 46.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Caringbah South, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (40%) and Rented (12%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the landscape, as 92% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. While separate houses make up 76.3% of the total, this is lower than most similar areas.

0.80

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

76.3%

Lower than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 80.0%
  • 2021: 76.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

92.0%

Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 89.4%
  • 2021: 92.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Caringbah South, Separate house is the majority at 77%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 23%.

Bedrooms per home

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Caringbah South splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (40%) and 4 bedrooms (38%), with 5 or more at 15%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Caringbah South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/128011603/caringbah-south/topic/housing-dwellings