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Caringbah
4 km²
Much younger and wealthier than most similar areas, Caringbah is a high-earning hub with a strong appeal for young adults and families. The typical resident is just 37, contributing to a community where more people live in de facto relationships than the national average. High incomes and a dense layout of apartments and townhouses make it a distinctively urban pocket of the Sutherland Shire. Its accessibility and professional workforce create a fast-paced environment where nearly half the population has moved in recently.
Caringbah's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is notably younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and a higher-than-average proportion of children under 15. About 14.8% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 21.5% of people were born overseas. This is much higher than most similar areas, but well below the New South Wales average.
English is the main language for 80.5% of residents. While 14.9% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, this is far below the state average.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.1%, a figure that is well above the state average but a little below the national one.
Caringbah is highly qualified, with a much higher proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas. Year 12 completion is also a little above the national average at 60.9%.
Incomes are significantly higher than usual, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,032 well above the national figure. Around 26.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.
Residents generally report better health than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 25.3% of people. This is a little below both the state and national averages.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 27.6% of people providing this support. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas and well below the national average.
First Nations residents in Caringbah fare well, with a median personal income of $875 and a Year 12 completion rate far above the national average.
Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.3 people. A large number of residents—33.3%—live alone, which is well above the national average.
The housing mix is dominated by apartments and townhouses, with detached houses being far less common than in the rest of the state. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, and typical weekly rents are among the highest in the region.
Caringbah is very well connected, with a short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop. A high number of people work from home (32.3%), and those who do commute have a very short drive time to the city.
The population is highly mobile, with 47.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, alongside a higher-than-usual proportion of recent overseas arrivals.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas. Many residents are professionals or managers, with health care and construction being the top industries.
Described as a walker's paradise, nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. Its walkability score of 8.4 is well above the state average.