Average rent in Caringbah South, NSW — 2026

Caringbah South is part of the Sutherland Shire council area and sits 22km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 13,015 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $730/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 12% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$730/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,015

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Sydney
22 km
Households renting
12%
Separate houses
76%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sutherland Shire

Renting in Caringbah South

Caringbah South commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $730/week — about 72% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (87% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (76%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 13,015, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Caringbah South is 22km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Caringbah South?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Caringbah South, NSW was $730. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Caringbah South rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Caringbah South came in at $730 — 72% above. Caringbah South sits 22km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 76% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Caringbah South have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Caringbah South's $730/week (ABS 2021) include Manly - Fairlight, Double Bay - Darling Point, Forestville - Killarney Heights. Woronora Heights, Bayview - Elanora Heights, Avalon - Palm Beach sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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