Taree, NSW 2430 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Taree is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2430, home to 16,715 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 250 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 16,715
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $968 /week
- Median personal income
- $544 /week
- Median family income
- $1,290 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $289 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Taree Public School
- Taree High School
- Taree West Public School
- Manning Gardens Public School
- Chatham Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 42 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 92 bus stops
- Victoria St After Pulteney St
- Victoria St At Manning St
- Victoria St Before Manning St
- Taree Plaza, Albert St
- Taree Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 39 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.1% of the 9,936 resolvable premises in Taree. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 98.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,018 across postcode 2430 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 951 violent offences, 602 theft, 404 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Taree?
Taree (NSW 2430) had 16,715 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Taree?
The median advertised rent in Taree is $289/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Taree?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Taree covering government sectors. Nearest include: Taree Public School (0.3 km), Taree High School (0.4 km), Taree West Public School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Taree?
Taree is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Taree?
Across postcode 2430, 3,018 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (951), theft (602), property damage (404). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Taree?
93 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Taree centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 42 bus stops, 1 train stop. 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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