Moving to Taree NSW 2430
What the official numbers say about living in Taree — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $289 a week, against a median household income of $968 a week.
About 60% of homes are owner-occupied and 38% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Taree grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (15,848 → 16,715 people).
Around 61% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Malayalam, Mandarin, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Taree scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Taree, 500 m south.
Nearest airport: Taree Airport, 5.3 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 248 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 22 parks — see them all on the Taree profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Manning Gardens Public School 1.1 km · Taree High School 1.1 km · Taree Public School 1.1 km · Taree West Public School 1.4 km · Bright Beginnings Childrens Centre 1.6 km · St Clare's High School 2.1 km · Chatham High School 2.3 km · Chatham Public School 2.4 km
Groceries: Coles 950 m · Woolworths 1 km · Aldi 1.1 km
Parks and reserves: Omaru Park 550 m · Boyce Park 600 m · Wringley Park 750 m · Ruprecht Park 800 m · Taree Park 900 m · Debreceny Park 1 km · Muscio Park 1.1 km · Saxbys Dog Park 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Taree, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark · Australian Wood Duck · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Pelican.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Taree, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taree here | 16,715 | — | 1/10 | 29% |
| Tinonee | 1,202 | — | 3/10 | 43% |
| Cundletown | 2,050 | — | 2/10 | 18% |
| Wingham | 5,395 | — | 1/10 | 35% |
| Old Bar | 5,126 | — | 3/10 | 50% |
| Diamond Beach | 1,012 | — | 6/10 | 54% |
| Tallwoods Village | 993 | — | 7/10 | 25% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mid-Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lyne — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2430 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Taree profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $289 a week, and about 38% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 15,848 people to 16,715. It sits about 248 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Taree station is roughly 0.5 km away. Local government is Mid-Coast council, and the federal seat is Lyne.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Tinonee · Cundletown · Wingham · Old Bar · Diamond Beach · Tallwoods Village.
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