Caringbah, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Caringbah, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Caringbah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.03588 |
| Longitude | 151.12529 |
| Population | 11,830 |
| Density | 2375.5 /km² |
| Area | 5.0 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 2229 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 20 km south-southwest |
Caringbah is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 11,830. The locality covers an area of 5.0 km², giving a population density of about 2375.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km south-southwest of Sydney. Caringbah is located at 34.0359°S, 151.1253°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2229.
Caringbah unfolds as a suburb painted with the muted greens of suburban gardens and the ochre tones of weathered brickwork. It lies 8.4 km south-south-east of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 166°T), and is situated 14.9 km south-west of Maroubra. The land here, while no longer wild, still holds a memory of its undulating contours, a gentle rise and fall that guides the eye towards the shimmering expanse of Botany Bay in the distance. Mature gum trees, their bark shedding in papery curls, stand sentinel on street corners, their branches reaching out like weathered arms, offering dappled shade on warm afternoons. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries a faint, sweet scent of damp earth and blooming jasmine, a subtle perfume that clings to the quiet streets. Children's laughter, a bright, staccato sound, can often be heard spilling from backyard fences, a constant, hopeful counterpoint to the hum of traffic on the main road.
The story of Caringbah is intrinsically tied to the development of the Sutherland Shire, its growth mirroring the post-war expansion that reshaped the southern fringe of Sydney. Once a landscape of dairy farms and orchards, its fertile soil was gradually parceled and built upon, transforming it into the residential heart it is today. The local economy thrives on a blend of small businesses – bakeries with their comforting aromas, independent grocers stocked with fresh produce, and service stations where conversations often linger longer than necessary. A significant landmark, the Caringbah Recreation Reserve, acts as a green lung for the suburb, a place where families gather for picnics and weekend sport, a testament to the enduring appeal of open space amidst the encroaching urban sprawl. The proximity to Cronulla's famed beaches, a short drive away, imbues Caringbah with a relaxed, coastal sensibility, a subtle influence felt in the casual attire and the easy-going pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caringbah, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Caringbah, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Caringbah includes the postcode (2229), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Caringbah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |