New South Wales · Postcode 2229
Taren Point postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 19 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Taren Point at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Taren Point ranks: rents are among the top 10% in NSW; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Taren Point vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Taren Point | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,463 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $650 +NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $3,000 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 58 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Taren Point is a coastal suburb of Sydney in New South Wales, with postcode 2229. It sits about 19 km from the Sydney CBD, within the Sutherland Shire local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 1.4 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Taren Point has a population of 1,879 with a median age of 58. The median weekly household income is $1,463, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 8 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Taren Point includes a median weekly rent of $650, median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,000, with 708 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Taren Point scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Taren Point is served by Taren Point Public School.
Taren Point is part of the Cronulla - Miranda - Caringbah statistical area in New South Wales.
Taren Point details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2229 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,879 |
| Median Age | 58 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,463/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $757/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $650 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $3,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1383/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 708 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.01909 |
| Longitude | 151.12028 |
| Distance from Sydney | 19 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Sutherland |
| Area (SA3) | Cronulla - Miranda - Caringbah |
| Local Government | Sutherland Shire |
| Federal Electorate | Cook |
| State Electorate | Miranda |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 228 (12.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 154 (8.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 297 (15.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 391 (20.8%) |
| 65+ years | 815 (43.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 270 (14.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 160 (8.5%) |
| Asthma | 104 (5.5%) |
| Cancer | 89 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 88 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 49 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 30 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 73 (10.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 258 (36.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 254 (36.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 115 (16.4%) |
Schools in Taren Point
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Taren Point. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Taren Point
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.