Caringbah NSW, 2229
Caringbah Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Is Caringbah, NSW 2229 on your radar? It is vital to determine if the area is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile focuses on providing the best information on Caringbah property prices, demographics & market trends so that we can help you make informed decisions about your potential move to the suburb.
If you're looking at buying in Caringbah, continue reading for a brief historical overview to discover more about the lifestyle and what makes this suburb so great.
Overview Caringbah is a suburb in the southern metropolitan area of Sydney. It is located 24 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. It is surrounded by the suburbs of Sylvania Waters, Taren Point, Woolooware, Miranda, Dolans Bay, Port Hacking, Yowi Bay, Caringbah south, and Lilli Pilli.
Living in Caringbah From a suburb known to have streets lined with grand old homes, Caringbah is now a mix of residential, commercial, and residential areas. Most businesses in the suburb's commercial district are small enterprises that specialise in professional services.
The central shopping hub is near the Caringbah railway station, along President Avenue, Kingsway and Port hacking road south. Several restaurants, a pizza place, and fast food are found here. Also nearby is the Glenn McGrath Oval.
There are several primary schools in Caringbah and three secondary schools.
History of Caringbah Caringbah is an Aboriginal word that means "pademelon wallaby". Initially, the suburb was called Highfield until its present name was used from 1911, when the steam trams began operating between the suburbs of Cronulla and Sutherland.
In the late 19th century, the land in Caringbah was primarily used for market gardening and then was used for orchards and farming up until the end of World War II.
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