Caringbah South, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caringbah SouthSydney, New South Wales |
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Port Hacking, Caringbah South
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| Population | 12,242 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2229 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 25 km (16 mi) south of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Sutherland Shire | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cronulla | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Cook | ||||||||||||||
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Caringbah South is a lovely suburb in Sydney, Australia. It's located right on the Port Hacking coastline. This area is about 25 kilometres south of the main city centre. It's part of the Sutherland Shire local government area.
Caringbah South is on a peninsula, which is land surrounded by water on three sides. It sits on the north side of the Port Hacking estuary. The suburb has Burraneer Bay on its eastern side. Yowie Bay is on its western side. Caringbah is the only suburb directly north of it. Other nearby suburbs to the south include Lilli Pilli, Dolans Bay, and Port Hacking.
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History of Caringbah South
Caringbah South used to be part of Caringbah. However, it became its own separate suburb in 2008.
There is a special fountain in Caringbah South. It remembers Elizabeth Batts Cook. She was the wife of the famous explorer Captain James Cook. You can find this fountain in the E. G. Waterhouse National Camellia Garden.
What is a Heritage Listing?
A heritage listing means a place is important to history. It is protected so future generations can see it. Caringbah South has one such special place.
Fernleigh House
- 44-46 Fernleigh Road: Fernleigh, Caringbah South is a heritage-listed site.
Shops and Businesses
Caringbah South is a small area. It has mostly small businesses. These businesses often offer professional services.
You can find some cafés and restaurants on Port Hacking Road South. They are across from Caringbah Public School. There's also another small group of shops. These are located further south, near the border of Lilli Pilli.
Who Lives in Caringbah South?
The 2016 census counted 12,242 people living in Caringbah South.
- About 1.1% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
- Most residents, 82.4%, were born in Australia.
- The next most common birthplaces were England (3.9%) and New Zealand (1.1%).
- Most people (89.0%) spoke only English at home.
- Other languages spoken included Greek (1.6%) and Italian (0.9%).
- Many people identified as Catholic (34.6%). Others were Anglican (22.8%) or had no religion (21.7%).
Famous People from Caringbah South
- Tahyna MacManus is an Australian actress. She lives in Caringbah South.
