Caravan Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,560
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Caravan Head.
The postcode for Caravan Head is 2225 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Caravan Head (2225) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Caravan Head has roughly 5,560 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Caravan Head scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Caravan Head's population at 5,560, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
5,560
Median age
40
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$655/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$557/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,560
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Caravan Head.
Local schools for Caravan Head
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Government School Catchment
Oyster Bay Public School
Bald Face Public School
Oatley Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Caravan Head.
- What is the Caravan Head postcode?
- Caravan Head is in the 2225 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Caravan Head?
- Caravan Head is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2225. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Caravan Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $655, for units it's $557.
- What schools are in Caravan Head?
- There are 20 schools serving Caravan Head on this page, including Oyster Bay Public School, Bald Face Public School, Oatley Public School.
- How walkable is Caravan Head?
- Caravan Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Caravan Head?
- Caravan Head is close to Kangaroo Point, Oyster Bay, Kyle Bay, Sylvania, Connells Point.
- What is the population of Caravan Head?
- The population of Caravan Head is approximately 5,560 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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