Taree South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
326
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Taree South.
The postcode for Taree South is 2430 (NSW).
Taree South (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Taree South has roughly 326 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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 South scores 0/100 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Taree South's population at 326, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
326
Median age
53
Family households
64%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$345/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
326
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
22
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
15
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 South.
Local schools for Taree South
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Government School Catchment
Taree Public School
Taree High School
Taree West Public School
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Frequently asked
About Taree South.
- What is the Taree South postcode?
- Taree South is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Taree South?
- Taree South is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2430, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Taree South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $345.
- What schools are in Taree South?
- There are 13 schools serving Taree South on this page, including Manning Adventist School, Taree Public School, Taree High School.
- How walkable is Taree South?
- Taree South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Taree South?
- Taree South is close to Purfleet, Glenthorne, Taree West, Tinonee, Chatham.
- What is the population of Taree South?
- The population of Taree South is approximately 326 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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