# Caringbah

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Sutherland Shire › 2229, NSW

Area: 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.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 12,575 | +14.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.6% | +34.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.8% | -2.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.4% | +2.7% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.8% | +39.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 31.7%, Older adults (45–64) 23.8%, Children (0–14) 18.4%, Seniors (65+) 15.8%, Youth (15–24) 10.4%

**Marital status** — Married 40.9%, Never married 38.9%, Divorced 12.0%, Widowed 4.8%, Separated 3.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 21.5% | +12.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 74.3%, England 3.8%, New Zealand 2.0%, China 1.8%, Philippines 1.0%, India 0.8%, South Africa 0.6%, Italy 0.4%, Vietnam 0.3%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 36.7%, Australian 34.4%, Irish 12.2%, Scottish 9.4%, Chinese 4.5%, Italian 4.3%, German 3.1%, Greek 3.1%, Filipino 1.6%, Dutch 1.1%, Indian 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.5%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 14.9% | +20.7% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.7% | -16.6% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 80.5%, Mandarin 2.0%, Greek 1.3%, Cantonese 1.0%, Italian 0.6%, Arabic 0.5%, Tagalog 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.4%, Punjabi 0.2%, Hindi 0.1%

## Religion

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 37.1% | +115.7% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 53.9%, No religion 37.1%, Not stated 5.7%, Buddhism 1.2%, Islam 0.7%, Hinduism 0.7%, Other religions 0.4%, Judaism 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 60.9% | +22.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 25.5% | +52.0% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.59 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 33 | — |
| Average school size | 506 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,077 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 60.9%, Year 10 22.4%, Year 9 or below 6.2%, Year 11 4.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 28.5%, Bachelor degree 26.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.9%, Postgraduate degree 7.9%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.3%, Certificate I / II 1.7%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 23.0%, Engineering & related 13.6%, Society & culture 11.6%, Health 9.1%, Education 8.7%, Architecture & building 7.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.0%, Creative arts 4.3%, Information technology 2.6%, Natural & physical sciences 2.2%, Agriculture & environment 1.1%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,032 | +41.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,890 | +43.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,536 | +40.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 16.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 26.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 29.6%, $650–$1,499 23.8%, Under $650 15.6%, $3,000–$3,999 13.6%, $4,000 or more 12.8%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 32.0%, Under $650 31.8%, $1,500–$2,999 25.2%, $3,000 or more 5.4%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.1% | +2.5% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 7.9%, Arthritis 7.8%, Asthma 7.4%, Other condition 7.2%, Diabetes 3.8%, Heart disease 3.6%, Cancer 2.9%, Lung condition 1.3%, Stroke 0.7%, Dementia 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 67.4%, One condition 17.5%, Two conditions 5.3%, Three or more 2.5%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 10.3% | -25.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.0% | -9.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.6% | -4.1% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.2% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 19.1% | +1.5% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 197 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 48.9% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 3.2% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $875 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,316 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.6% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 15.3% | -10.5% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 33.3% | -3.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 57.8%, Couples without children 25.9%, One-parent families 15.3%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 1 person 33.3%, 2 people 32.1%, 3 people 14.6%, 4 people 13.9%, 5 people 4.5%, 6 or more 1.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $470 | +34.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,500 | +11.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 38.2% | +9.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 26.2% | -12.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 27.7% | -17.5% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 48.4% | -1.5% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 38.2%, Owned with a mortgage 33.8%, Owned outright 26.2%, Other tenure 1.0%, Not stated 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 44.8%, Separate house 27.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 27.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 39.9%, 3 bedrooms 32.3%, 4 bedrooms 12.5%, 1 bedroom 9.8%, 5 or more 3.6%, Studio / none 1.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 42.9%, $550–$749 23.8%, Under $200 11.5%, $200–$349 11.2%, $750 or more 8.9%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 35.4%, $1,800–$2,999 34.8%, $1,000–$1,799 14.6%, Under $1,000 9.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 9.8% | -17.3% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 32.3% | +1045.1% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.5% | -78.5% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 6.12 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,291.9 | — |
| Public transport routes | 15 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 24 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 46,578 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 98,791 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 74 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 41.4%, Worked at home 32.3%, Walked 3.2%, Car (passenger) 2.6%, Train 2.2%, Bicycle 0.4%, Bus 0.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 45.2%, 2 vehicles 34.1%, No vehicle 9.8%, 3 vehicles 7.6%, 4 or more 3.1%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 47.2% | +7.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 11.1% | -29.7% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | -5.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.4% | +1.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.4% | -11.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.4%, Construction 12.2%, Education & training 8.8%, Retail trade 8.1%, Professional & technical 7.7%, Public administration & safety 7.6%, Transport & warehousing 6.5%, Finance & insurance 5.4%, Manufacturing 4.8%, Accommodation & food 4.2%, Other services 3.9%, Wholesale trade 3.2%, Administrative & support 3.2%, Rental & real estate 2.1%, Arts & recreation 1.9%, Media & telecommunications 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Mining 0.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.6%, Managers 15.5%, Clerical & administrative 15.5%, Technicians & trades 14.3%, Community & personal service 11.1%, Sales workers 8.0%, Labourers 5.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.5%

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 8.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.7 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 99.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 99.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 97.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 97.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 85.3% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 16.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 263 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.6% | — |

## Schools serving Caringbah

33 schools, 16,182 students, average ICSEA 1,077.

By sector: Government 24, Catholic 8, Independent 1

By type: Primary 20, Secondary 10, Combined 3

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Caringbah North Public School | Government | Primary | 0.2 km | 538 |
| Caringbah High School | Government | Secondary | 0.4 km | 908 |
| Endeavour Sports High School | Government | Secondary | 0.6 km | 1,381 |
| Sutherland Hospital School | Government | Combined | 0.9 km | — |
| Miranda North Public School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 291 |
| De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah | Catholic | Secondary | 1.1 km | 536 |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.2 km | 599 |
| Laguna Street Public School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 440 |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda | Catholic | Primary | 1.9 km | 396 |
| Taren Point Public School | Government | Primary | 1.9 km | 114 |

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