Thinking about buying your first home in Taren Point (2229)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Taren Point is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Taren Point a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Taren Point (2229) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Taren Point suits established owner-occupiers, likely empty-nesters or downsizers, given a median age of 58 and a low renter share of just 9%. The SEIFA decile of 9 out of 10 signals genuine affluence, and access to Caringbah High School adds appeal for families still in that window. Units at $1,385,000 are the more defensible entry point here, moving faster at 42 days on market compared to 82 days for houses.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price of $1,855,000 sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and even units at $1,385,000 offer no eligibility. The house median has also fallen 19.8% year-on-year across only 11 sales, a thin sample that makes pricing genuinely hard to read. If you need a vibrant, younger neighbourhood, the median age of 58 and limited demographic diversity will feel like a mismatch.
What to verify before you bid
- The 19.8% house price fall is based on just 11 sales. Request comparable sales data directly from the agent and check recent settlement figures on NSW Valuer General records before trusting any list price. - Confirm your specific lot's flood overlay with Sutherland Shire Council, as the peninsula location warrants a formal Section 10.7 certificate check regardless of the low bushfire risk figure. - Walkability scores 78 but verify the transport options nearest to your target street, as 82 transport amenities within 1.6 km can be unevenly distributed across the suburb.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Taren Point?
BOCSAR · TAREN POINT 2229
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K6,49312 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−19%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Sutherland
Within LGA: Sutherland
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT58%42 reports
ASSAULT29%21 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT14%10 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED57%
NON-DOMESTIC43%
Across 21 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Taren Point
21
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:08 AEST
Earlwood station · 14.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 92 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$710per week
Sep 2025 · 92 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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$700▼$10
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$695▼$15
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2229
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2229. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Sutherland
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Sutherland postcodes, or explore the full Sutherland suburb index.
Taren Point is the primary suburb with postcode 2229 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Taren Point is the main locality.
Which local government area is Taren Point in?
Taren Point (2229) is located in the Sutherland local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Taren Point?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Taren Point (2229) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Taren Point flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Taren Point. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Taren Point?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Taren Point (2229), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Taren Point (2229) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Taren Point (2229). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Taren Point changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Taren Point (2229) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
