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Caringbah South
4 km²
Weekly incomes in Caringbah South are far above the national figures, marking it as a wealthy pocket of the Sutherland Shire. This is a family-oriented community where nearly 70% of households consist of couples with children. The area is distinguished by large, high-value homes and a highly qualified workforce. With a very walkable layout and an abundance of local amenities, it is a settled and affluent residential neighbourhood.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most places, though the typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38.
Most residents were born in Australia, and while more people were born overseas here than in similar areas, the figure is still far below the New South Wales average.
English is the dominant language for nearly 89% of the community, which is far above the state and national figures for people using other languages at home.
Christianity is the most common faith at 62.8%, and the share of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure.
Residents are highly qualified, with 28.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 63.8% completing Year 12, both of which are well above the national figures.
The area is exceptionally wealthy, with a typical family income of $3,173 a week and 43.5% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, far exceeding the national average.
Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions are both lower than the state and national figures.
There is a strong focus on family care, with a much higher share of people caring for children unpaid compared to most other areas.
The First Nations community here is small but achieves outcomes far above the national average, particularly in Year 12 completion and household income.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household, which is consistent with the high number of couples with children and the low number of people living alone.
Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 92% of homes having three or more bedrooms and 46.6% owned outright, far above the national average.
Working from home is very common at 39%, and while most homes have multiple cars, the area is well-served by a high number of public transport stops.
The community is relatively stable, with a lower share of people moving in the last five years compared to the New South Wales and Australian averages.
The local workforce is active and successful, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% and a high concentration of professionals and managers.
The neighbourhood is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and schools.