Kareela, NSW 2232 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kareela is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2232, home to 3,572 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sutherland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 25 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,572
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,765 /week
- Median personal income
- $983 /week
- Median family income
- $2,964 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $695 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Kareela Public School
- Bates Drive School
- Oyster Bay Public School
- Jannali East Public School
- Gymea North Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 27 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 118 bus stops
- Freya St Opp Rival St
- Siandra Dr After Freya St
- Freya St Opp Kareela Village
- Solo St At Anitra Av
- Jannali Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 13 cafés
- 7 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 91 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 28 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 26.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 82.5% of the 1,248 resolvable premises in Kareela. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 10.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 7.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 82.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,265 across postcode 2232 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 348 violent offences, 315 theft, 153 property damage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kareela?
Kareela (NSW 2232) had 3,572 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Kareela?
The median advertised rent in Kareela is $695/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kareela?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kareela covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kareela Public School (0.3 km), Bates Drive School (0.8 km), Oyster Bay Public School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kareela?
Kareela is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (82.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kareela?
Across postcode 2232, 1,265 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (348), theft (315), property damage (153). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kareela?
In Kareela, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (26.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kareela?
120 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kareela centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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