Taree at a glance
Weekly rent
$585
Houses · units $418
Population
16.7k
Median age 45
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2430), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Taree.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$585/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$418/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
16,715
Median age: 45
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Taree.
The postcode for Taree is 2430 (NSW), Mid-Coast Council.
Taree (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Taree has roughly 16,715 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Taree scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Taree's population at 16,715, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16,715
Median age
45
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,887
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Taree.
Local schools for Taree
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Government School Catchment
Manning Gardens Public School
Taree West Public School
Taree Public School
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Frequently asked
About Taree.
- What is the Taree postcode?
- Taree is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Taree?
- Taree is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2430, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Taree?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $585, for units it's $418.
- What schools are in Taree?
- There are 17 schools serving Taree on this page, including Manning Gardens Public School, MidCoast Christian College, Taree West Public School.
- How walkable is Taree?
- Taree has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Taree?
- Taree is close to Kolodong, Taree West, Chatham, Mondrook, Brimbin.
- What is the population of Taree?
- The population of Taree is approximately 16,715 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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