Sutherland Shire Council
Kareela
Kareela at a glance
Median house
$1,710,000
+5.8% year on year
Median unit
$396,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
43
Average to sell
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
3,572
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Kareela.
Kareela is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,710,000
+5.8% over the past year. Median unit price $396,000.
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
$1,710,000
+5.8% annual growth
$396,000
Sales data pending
43
Average days to sell
3,572
Median age: 42
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.40%
Based on $1,710,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20269.13%
Based on $396,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+5.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202695%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202643 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +5.8%/yr
2021
$1.3M
5-year change
+33%
2026
$1.7M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,572
Median age
42
Family households
87%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Kareela?
- The median house price in Kareela, NSW 2232 is $1,710,000. The median unit price is $396,000. Annual growth is +5.8%.
- What is the Kareela postcode?
- Kareela is in the 2232 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Kareela has approximately 3,572 residents. 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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