Sylvania Waters vs Taren Point
The verdict
Sylvania Waters is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.54M versus $2.55M in Taren Point. Sylvania Waters rates higher for education (69 vs 60). Taren Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (66 vs 67 min). On the separate residential safety score, Sylvania Waters rates higher (92 vs 69/100 in Taren Point).
Scores
| Sylvania Waters | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 76 |
| Transport | 75 | 72 |
| Education | 69 | 60 |
| Liveability | 92 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sylvania Waters | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,200 | 1,879 |
| Median age | 43 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,371 | $1,463 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.2% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 65.0% | 72.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Sylvania Waters Stable · Taren Point Stable
Property
| Sylvania Waters | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.54M | $2.55M |
| Median unit price | $1.05M | $1.29M |
| House price YoY | 27.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,150 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 67 | 66 |
Median price history
Safety
| Sylvania Waters | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 156 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 125 | 266 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 188 | 639 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,625 | 5,535 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sylvania Waters | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,043 |
See the full school list on each profile: Sylvania Waters · Taren Point
Transport
| Sylvania Waters | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Sylvania Waters | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 4 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 320 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.4 km | 18.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 5.9 km |
Population & growth
| Sylvania Waters | Taren Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,200 | 1,879 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,229 | 1,896 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,461 | 2,032 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sylvania Waters or Taren Point?
Sylvania Waters has the higher residential safety score (Sylvania Waters 92/100 vs Taren Point 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Sylvania Waters or Taren Point?
Sylvania Waters is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.54M versus $2.55M.
Which has better public transport, Sylvania Waters or Taren Point?
Sylvania Waters has the higher transport score (Sylvania Waters 75/100 vs Taren Point 72/100).
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