Kareela is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

Sylvan Headland changed to Kareela after the estate opened.

Kareela is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning 'place of trees and water' or alternatively 'south wind' or 'wind rider'.

[3][4] Kareela had a small shopping centre, which as of 2013, has undergone major redevelopments.

The redevelopment includes the addition of specialty shops such as travel agent, medical centre, cafes, fashion shops, restaurants, fruitier, beauty & hair salons plus an early childhood learning centre and homewares as well as above and underground parking.