Taren Point at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
1,879
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Taren Point.
The postcode for Taren Point is 2229 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Taren Point (2229) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Taren Point has roughly 1,879 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Taren Point scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Taren Point's population at 1,879, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,879
Median age
58
Family households
68%
Lone person
31%
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)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
1,879
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
122
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.
46
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Taren Point.
Local schools for Taren Point
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Government School Catchment
Taren Point Public School
Endeavour Sports High School
Sylvania Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Taren Point.
- What is the Taren Point postcode?
- Taren Point is in the 2229 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Taren Point?
- Taren Point is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2229. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Taren Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Taren Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Taren Point on this page, including Taren Point Public School, Endeavour Sports High School, Sylvania Public School.
- How walkable is Taren Point?
- Taren Point has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Taren Point?
- Taren Point is close to Sylvania Waters, Sylvania Southgate, Miranda, Sylvania, Sandringham.
- What is the population of Taren Point?
- The population of Taren Point is approximately 1,879 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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Sources cited
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