Taren Point
NSW 2229 · Sutherland Shire
1,879 (2021) → 1,896 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Taren Point is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2229, about 18km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.55M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 72/100, and is right by the coast. Taren Point has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2229 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.51%), China (2.29%), Greece (1.81%), Egypt (1.44%), Italy (1.28%)
Top languages: Greek (7.93%), Arabic (2.45%), Mandarin (2.45%), Macedon (1.92%), Italian (1.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1070 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Taren Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1043
Nearby (within 10km)
- Endeavour Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1040
- Caringbah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1172
- Sylvania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1038
- Miranda North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1046
- Caringbah North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1086
- Sylvania High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1039
- Sutherland Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2km
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MirandaPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1090
- Sylvania Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1056
- Port Hacking High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1050
- Sans Souci Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1060
- Aspect South East Sydney School, CaringbahPrimary · Independent · 2.8km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Taren Point
Is Taren Point safe?
Taren Point has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,535 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Taren Point?
In Taren Point, the median house price is $2.55M and the median unit price is $1.29M. Median weekly house rent is $1,150.
How far is Taren Point from Sydney CBD?
Taren Point is about 18.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 66 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Taren Point?
Taren Point has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1043 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Taren Point?
Taren Point has a transport score of 72/100 and 17 bus stops.