What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Caringbah South?

The median apartment in Caringbah South is $780,000. Including stamp duty ($29,630), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $59,828, or $4,986/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Caringbah South?

The median house in Caringbah South is $1,450,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($62,160), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $100,334.

What is the vacancy rate in Caringbah South?

Caringbah South currently has a vacancy rate of 1.2%. Properties average 32 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Caringbah South

2229 NSW · 24km to CBD

Rising

Market Intelligence

Caringbah South is a highly desirable residential suburb in the Sutherland Shire, located 24km south of Sydney CBD. This established family-oriented community offers an exceptional lifestyle with close proximity to Cronulla beaches, quality schools, and excellent transport connections via Caringbah railway station. The suburb is characterized by predominantly detached housing on generous blocks, attracting professional families seeking a premium coastal lifestyle. With above-average household incomes, low crime rates, and strong community amenities including parks, sporting clubs, and access to Miranda Westfield shopping, Caringbah South represents one of the Shire's most sought-after addresses. The property market has demonstrated resilience with limited new development opportunities due to its established nature, creating ongoing scarcity value. Infrastructure improvements and future cycling pathways enhance the suburb's appeal, while the tight rental market reflects strong underlying demand from quality tenants.

Prime location with close proximity to Cronulla beaches and coastal lifestyleExcellent transport connectivity with direct train access to Sydney CBDStrong family-oriented community with quality schools and low crime ratesLimited development opportunities creating scarcity value for existing propertiesAbove-average household incomes and professional demographic profile

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.4M

+3.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$780K

+2.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.1M

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.8%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

4,200

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$4,986/mo

Purchase Price

$780,000

Stamp Duty

$29,630

1st Year Total

$59,828

House

$8,361/mo

Purchase Price

$1,450,000

Stamp Duty

$62,160

1st Year Total

$100,334

Townhouse

$6,657/mo

Purchase Price

$1,150,000

Stamp Duty

$46,280

1st Year Total

$79,880

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