Taren Point
A median age of 58 is 18 years above the national figure, making Taren Point one of the oldest resident bases in southern Sydney. Despite that demographic profile, the $1,750,000 median house price positions it firmly in premium territory, and 56.4% of households own their home outright, well above national averages. The suburb covers just 1.36 km2 with a population of 1,879, giving a density of 1,383 people per km2. SEIFA decile 9 on both IRSD and IRSAD places Taren Point in the top tier for low disadvantage and relative advantage nationally. The combination of established wealth, an aging owner-occupier base, and a low 12% renter share defines the character here.
Population
1,879
Median Age
58.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,463/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
36
Median House
$1.8M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price sits at $1,750,000, having risen from $1,668,000 in 2024 to $1,870,000 in 2025, a 12.1% gain over one year. Prices are currently at their 2025 peak with no decline recorded. Separate houses account for 49.2% of stock, with apartments at 33.1% and semi-detached at 17.7%, so genuine house buyers face moderate but not severe supply constraints. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 39.6%, followed by 4-plus bedroom at 33%, meaning the stock skews toward family-sized dwellings. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, but the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 47.4%, well above the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 56.4% outnumber mortgagees at 31.6%, indicating the suburb is largely held by long-settled, debt-free households rather than recent entrants.
For Buyers
The median house price sits at $1,750,000, having risen from $1,668,000 in 2024 to $1,870,000 in 2025, a 12.1% gain over one year. Prices are currently at their 2025 peak with no decline recorded. Separate houses account for 49.2% of stock, with apartments at 33.1% and semi-detached at 17.7%, so genuine house buyers face moderate but not severe supply constraints. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 39.6%, followed by 4-plus bedroom at 33%, meaning the stock skews toward family-sized dwellings. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, but the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 47.4%, well above the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 56.4% outnumber mortgagees at 31.6%, indicating the suburb is largely held by long-settled, debt-free households rather than recent entrants.
For Investors
At 12% of households, renting is among the lowest proportions you will find in Sydney, which limits the tenant pool for new investors. Weekly rent is $650 and the vacancy rate is 8%, above typical healthy market levels of 2-3%, suggesting some oversupply in the rental segment. Against the $1,750,000 median, that rent implies a gross yield below 2%. Overseas migration averages 119 residents a year, the primary demographic driver, which provides some underlying demand support. Development activity recorded 34 applications in the past 12 months, though samples show a mix of residential alterations and commercial works rather than new residential supply. Population growth runs at 0.31% per year, adding around 52 people annually, consistent with slow but steady demand rather than a high-growth rental market.
Development Activity
Total DAs
180
Last 12 Months
36
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+5.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Taren Point iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Taren Point Public School
K-6 · 114 students
Demographics
The median age of 58 is 18 years above the national figure, the defining demographic fact here. The senior share of the population increased 2.3 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 2 points, so the aging trajectory is ongoing. Overseas-born residents reach 23.8%, which is 2.2 percentage points above the national average, a moderate international mix. The largest ancestry group is English (627 residents), followed by Greek (226) and Scottish (147), with Greek also the most common non-English language spoken at home with 64 speakers. University qualifications at 28.5% sit 1.6 percentage points below national, a slight gap consistent with an established older cohort that pre-dates the modern university expansion. Average household size is 2.3, slightly below national, and 38.7% of families are couples without children, the dominant household type.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
49.2%
Houses
17.7%
Townhouse
33.1%
Apartment
Tenure
The price moved from $1,668,000 in 2024 to $1,870,000 in 2025, a 12.1% annual gain, with current prices sitting at their peak. Outright owners account for 56.4% of all households, mortgage holders for 31.6%, and renters for just 12%, a tenure split that signals deep-rooted, wealth-holding ownership rather than speculative turnover. Three-bedroom homes lead at 39.6% and 4-plus bedroom properties follow at 33%, so the stock is predominantly family-scale. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 47.4% is above the 30% stress threshold relative to household incomes, while the rent-to-income ratio of 44.4% also exceeds typical comfort benchmarks, reflecting how far prices have moved relative to incomes across the suburb. Semi-detached dwellings represent 17.7% of stock, slightly higher than many comparable suburbs in the south.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wk
$650
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$757
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.0%
Unoccupied
62
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
44.4% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
47.4% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
38.7%
Couples, no children
1,368
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction leads the local industry mix at 14.1% of workers (59 residents), followed by Healthcare at 11.5% (48) and Professional/Tech at 10.8% (45). Finance rounds out the top five at 7.2%, pointing to a knowledge-adjacent workforce despite the suburb not being a commercial centre. By occupation, Professionals (136) and Managers (121) are the two largest groups, which aligns with the SEIFA IEO score of decile 8 for education and occupation advantage, above the national median. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, slightly above typical premium suburb levels, partly because the low participation rate of 34.2% reflects the large retired population with 791 residents not in the labour force. Real incomes grew 10% over the decade, but household income sits in only the 44.9th percentile nationally, lower than the house price premium would suggest, because the retired owner base draws less wage income.
Unemployment
3.5%
Labour Force
8,445
Unemployed
294
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.8%
Part-time
34.8%
Participation
34.2%
Employed
541
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.5%
Postgraduate
5.8%
Born Overseas
23.8%
Dwellings
707
Transport to Work
Transport here is almost entirely car-dependent, with 87.5% of residents driving to work, one of the higher car reliance rates compared to metro Sydney averages, and only 1.2% using public transport. This reflects both the suburban layout and the older demographic profile, where many residents are beyond commuting age. The suburb scores decile 9 on IRSAD nationally, indicating very low disadvantage, and decile 8 on IEO, above the national median for education and occupation resources. No schools are recorded inside the 1.36 km2 boundary, so families depend on neighbouring suburbs for primary and secondary education. Volunteering runs at 14.7% and 9.1% of residents require daily assistance, higher than premium suburb averages, consistent with the elevated median age of 58. The 75.7% of residents who have stayed in place for five years signals a stable, low-turnover community.
Drive
87.5%
Public Transport
1.2%
Walk / Cycle
5.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.31%/yr
(+52 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth tracks at 0.31% annually, adding around 52 people per year, placing Taren Point well below typical suburban growth rates nationally. The 10-year population change is 8.7%, modest for a Sydney suburb. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 population reaching 17,041 by 2031 from 16,620 in 2025, a continuation of the slow-growth trajectory. Overseas migration averaging 119 a year is the dominant growth driver, compared to net internal migration of only 14. The gentrification score is recorded as not gentrifying, which fits a suburb already at SEIFA decile 9 advantage with an established owner base. Rent grew 37.5% over the period, significantly outpacing population and income gains, a dynamic that compresses yields but supports capital growth for existing holders.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+119
Net Internal / yr
+14
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Taren Point compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taren Point a good suburb to live in?
Taren Point ranks decile 9 on both IRSD and IRSAD nationally, the second-highest advantage tier, with a $1,750,000 median house price and 56.4% of homes owned outright. The population is stable and long-settled, with 75.7% of residents staying in place over 5 years. The main practical trade-off is high car dependence at 87.5% and no schools recorded inside the 1.36 km2 boundary.
What is the median house price in Taren Point?
The median house price is $1,750,000. Prices rose 12.1% from $1,668,000 in 2024 to $1,870,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $650 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $3,000, though the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 47.4%, above the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Taren Point?
No schools are recorded inside the Taren Point boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. University qualifications reach 28.5% of residents, which is 1.6 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with an older established cohort rather than a young family demographic.
Is Taren Point safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Taren Point in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 9 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage nationally, the second-highest tier, and only 9.1% of its 1,879 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a stable, low-disadvantage area.
Is Taren Point good for property investment?
The rental vacancy rate of 8% is elevated compared to a healthy market benchmark of 2-3%, and the renter share at 12% is low, limiting tenant demand. Weekly rent of $650 against a $1,750,000 median implies a gross yield below 2%. The 12.1% price gain from 2024 to 2025 favours capital growth strategies, supported by overseas migration averaging 119 people a year.
How is Taren Point's population changing?
Population grows at 0.31% annually, adding roughly 52 people per year, well below typical Sydney suburban growth rates. Over 10 years the population rose 8.7%. Overseas migration of 119 residents per year is the primary driver. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 2.3 points over the decade and a median age of 58, which is 18 years above national.
How much development is happening in Taren Point?
There were 34 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Recent examples include dwelling house demolitions and rebuilds, transport depot works, and building alterations, consistent with a low-density established suburb at 0.31% annual population growth rather than an area seeing new residential supply.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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