Taren Point, NSW 2229 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Taren Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2229, home to 1,879 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Sutherland local government area and roughly 22 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,879
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $1,463 /week
- Median personal income
- $757 /week
- Median family income
- $2,057 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cook
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $650 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 44%
Schools
- Caringbah Public School
- Laguna Street Public School
- Burraneer Bay Public School
- Lilli Pilli Public School
- Yowie Bay Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 49 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 124 bus stops
- Telopea Av Before Port Hacking Rd
- Port Hacking Rd At Telopea Av
- Telopea Av After Port Hacking Rd
- Port Hacking Rd At Epacris Av
- Caringbah Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 15 cafés
- 27 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 52 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 22 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 23.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 30.2% of the 1,471 resolvable premises in Taren Point. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 21.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 20.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 27.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 30.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,140 across postcode 2229 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 340 violent offences, 307 theft, 138 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Taren Point?
Taren Point (NSW 2229) had 1,879 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Taren Point?
The median advertised rent in Taren Point is $650/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Taren Point?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Taren Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Caringbah Public School (0.3 km), Laguna Street Public School (1.2 km), Burraneer Bay Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Taren Point?
Taren Point is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (30.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Taren Point?
Across postcode 2229, 1,140 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (340), theft (307), other (138). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Taren Point?
In Taren Point, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (23.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Taren Point?
126 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Taren Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 49 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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