Taree South, NSW 2430 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Taree South is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2430, home to 326 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
- 326
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,067 /week
- Median personal income
- $497 /week
- Median family income
- $1,361 /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
- $345 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,929
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Taree Public School
- Taree High School
- Taree West Public School
- Tinonee Public School
- Chatham Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 24 bus stops
- The Bucketts Way After Denva Rd
- The Bucketts Way At Denva Rd
- The Bucketts Way Opp Denva Rd
- Denva Rd After The Bucketts Way
- 7087 The Bucketts Way
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.0% of the 197 resolvable premises in Taree South. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 97.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%
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 South?
Taree South (NSW 2430) had 326 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Taree South?
The median advertised rent in Taree South is $345/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Taree South?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Taree South covering government sectors. Nearest include: Taree Public School (2.7 km), Taree High School (2.8 km), Taree West Public School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Taree South?
Taree South is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Taree South?
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 South?
24 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Taree South centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops. 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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