Kareela at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
3,572
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Kareela.
The postcode for Kareela is 2232 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Kareela (2232) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Kareela has roughly 3,572 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Kareela scores 16/100 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 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kareela's population at 3,572, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,572
Median age
42
Family households
87%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$695/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
3,572
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
50
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kareela.
Local schools for Kareela
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Government School Catchment
Kareela Public School
Oyster Bay Public School
Jannali East Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Kareela.
- What is the Kareela postcode?
- Kareela is in the 2232 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Kareela?
- Kareela is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2232. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kareela?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $695.
- What schools are in Kareela?
- There are 20 schools serving Kareela on this page, including Kareela Public School, Oyster Bay Public School, Jannali East Public School.
- How walkable is Kareela?
- Kareela has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Kareela?
- Kareela is close to Jannali, Oyster Bay, Como, Kangaroo Point, Gymea.
- What is the population of Kareela?
- The population of Kareela is approximately 3,572 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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