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Caringbah South vs Cronulla

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 3.2 km apart, on the same open data. Caringbah South scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

Caringbah SouthCronulla
Active2467
Safety9221
Wealth7437
Value1640
Parks2028
Cafés4686
Transit3335
Green space3438
Active & healthy3757
Schools nearby (OSM)5870
Median rent$730/wk $500/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,410,000$2,643,000
House sales this quarter5434
Population13,16817,899
Full profile Caringbah South in full Cronulla in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Caringbah South safer than Cronulla?

Caringbah South scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Caringbah South or Cronulla?

Caringbah South has the lower median house price of the two ($2,410,000 vs $2,643,000).

Should I live in Caringbah South or Cronulla?

Caringbah South scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Caringbah South or Cronulla.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →