Caringbah vs Taren Point
The verdict
Caringbah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.95M versus $2.55M in Taren Point. Caringbah rates higher for transport (96 vs 72). Caringbah has a shorter estimated CBD commute (47 vs 66 min).
Scores
| Caringbah | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 76 |
| Transport | 96 | 72 |
| Education | 67 | 60 |
| Liveability | 98 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caringbah | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,575 | 1,879 |
| Median age | 37 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,890 | $1,463 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.0% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 74.3% | 72.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Caringbah Moderate Growth · Taren Point Stable
Property
| Caringbah | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.95M | $2.55M |
| Median unit price | $933K | $1.29M |
| House price YoY | 4.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 66 |
Median price history
Safety
| Caringbah | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 135 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 103 | 266 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 549 | 639 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,410 | 5,535 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caringbah | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,097 | 1,043 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caringbah · Taren Point
Transport
| Caringbah | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 72 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 80 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 630 m | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Caringbah | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 33 | 2 |
| Parks | 13 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 920 m | 320 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.6 km | 18.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 5.9 km |
Population & growth
| Caringbah | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,575 | 1,879 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,669 | 1,896 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,521 | 2,032 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.11% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caringbah or Taren Point?
Taren Point has the higher residential safety score (Caringbah 68/100 vs Taren Point 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Caringbah or Taren Point?
Caringbah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.95M versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Caringbah or Taren Point?
Caringbah has a higher average school ICSEA (Caringbah 1097 vs Taren Point 1043; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Caringbah or Taren Point?
Caringbah has the higher transport score (Caringbah 96/100 vs Taren Point 72/100).
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