Taree West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
36.8k
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Taree West.
The postcode for Taree West is 2430 (NSW).
Taree West (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Taree West has roughly 36,841 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Taree West 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Taree West's population at 36,841, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
36,841
Median age
49
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$259/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
36,841
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Taree West.
Local schools for Taree West
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Government School Catchment
Taree West Public School
Taree Public School
Tinonee Public School
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Frequently asked
About Taree West.
- What is the Taree West postcode?
- Taree West is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Taree West?
- Taree West is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2430, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Taree West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $259.
- What schools are in Taree West?
- There are 17 schools serving Taree West on this page, including Taree West Public School, Taree Public School, Tinonee Public School.
- How walkable is Taree West?
- Taree West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Taree West?
- Taree West is close to Tinonee, Mondrook, Taree Dc, Taree, Taree South.
- What is the population of Taree West?
- The population of Taree West is approximately 36,841 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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