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NSW · Mid-Coast Council

Taree, 2430

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Desirability score

54/100
Average

Top 23% of New South Wales' suburbs

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Taree is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Mid-Coast, Taree keeps a rural calm, a established suburb with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
16,715
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$968
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
461 of 7,149
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
40.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
649 / 794 / 643

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$400
Houses (January to March 2026)
$550
All types (January to March 2026)
$510
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
263

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
1,757
Against the person
512
Against property
581
Rate per 1,000 residents
105.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 33 residents
State safety percentile
73.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-10.7%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order246
  • Breach Bail Conditions547
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault317
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment396
  • Malicious Damage To Property367

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
9
Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
910
  • Chatham High SchoolSecondary
  • Chatham Public SchoolPrimary
  • Manning Gardens Public SchoolPrimary
  • MidCoast Christian CollegeCombined
  • St Clare's High SchoolSecondary
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Taree High SchoolSecondary
  • Taree Public SchoolPrimary
  • Taree West Public SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

602 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cowper St Opp Wells St
  • Taree Central, Manning St
  • Taree Public School, Macquarie St
  • Taree Station
  • Taree TAFE College, Montgomery Cres

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

587 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    5 KILLAWARRA DRIVE TAREE 2430Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external)
    23 ROSEWOOD CRESCENT TAREE 2430Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    74 KING VALLEY DRIVE TAREE 2430Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    26 LAKKARI CLOSE TAREE 2430Under Assessment
  • Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hours of operation and trading
    461 KOLODONG ROAD TAREE 2430Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living
    12 YORK STREET TAREE 2430On Exhibition
  • Erection of a new structure; Water storage facility
    121 WINGHAM ROAD TAREE 2430On Exhibition
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation
    17 COWPER STREET TAREE 2430Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    68 ILUKA CIRCUIT TAREE 2430Determined
  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    7 GLENHAVEN STREET TAREE 2430Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    9 ALBAN STREET TAREE 2430Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    19 ALLUMBA CLOSE TAREE 2430Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    20 BURRI STREET TAREE 2430Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    8 RAILWAY PARADE TAREE 2430Determined
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation
    7 FALLOW DRIVE TAREE 2430Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport
    6 NAPUNYAH DRIVE TAREE 2430Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot
    7 MARATHON STREET TAREE 2430Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    38 BRUNTNELL STREET TAREE 2430Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    42 RONALD ROAD TAREE 2430Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    76 BAYVIEW CRESCENT TAREE 2430Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    120 ALBERT STREET TAREE 2430Under Assessment
  • Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading
    10-12 ALBERT LANE TAREE 2430Determined

  • March 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal)
    15 BETTONG DRIVE TAREE 2430Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    10 PATRICIA AVENUE TAREE 2430Determined
  • Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hours of operation and trading
    461 KOLODONG ROAD TAREE 2430Determined
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    32 WYANNA DRIVE TAREE 2430Determined
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    23 WYANNA DRIVE TAREE 2430Determined
  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Erection of a new structure
    37-39 CRESCENT AVENUE TAREE 2430Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    24 DEB STREET TAREE 2430Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    33 KING VALLEY DRIVE TAREE 2430Determined
  • Subdivision
    JAYDEE CHASE TAREE 2430Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    302 VICTORIA STREET TAREE 2430Under Assessment
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Sewage reticulation system; Sewerage system
    PITT STREET TAREE 2430Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    6 HYPERNO CLOSE TAREE 2430Determined
  • Restaurant or cafe; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink
    81 MANNING STREET TAREE 2430Determined

  • February 2026

  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    57 KING VALLEY DRIVE TAREE 2430Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    3 MCLAUGHLIN AVENUE TAREE 2430Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Fences
    172-174 HIGH STREET TAREE 2430Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
    6 STITTS CLOSE TAREE 2430Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School
    461 KOLODONG ROAD TAREE 2430Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Barton St opp Cook PlBus stop
  • Fisher St before Hughes StBus stop
  • Hughes St at Barton StBus stop
  • McLennan St after Wingham RdBus stop
  • Myall Ave at Coolabah DrBus stop
  • Wingham Rd opp Potoroo DrBus stop
  • Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

28 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Andrews ReservePark
  • Apex ParkNature reserve
  • Bayview ReserveNature reserve
  • Bicentennial GardensPark
  • Bob Nelson Memorial ParkPark
  • Boronia ReservePark
  • Boyce ParkPark
  • Chatham ParkPark
  • Debreceny ParkPark
  • Edinburgh Drive ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
On site
  • 115 High Street Medical CentreHigh Streetclinic
  • Manning Base HospitalYork Streethospital
  • Mayo Private Hospitalhospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Taree Railway Station GroupNorth Coat railway tareeSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
40
Parks (OSM)
29

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
54.0/100 — Average
State standing
Top 23% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1488th in Australia
State rank
475th in NSW
Peer rank
#31 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#87 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Barton St opp Cook Plamenitiesbus_stop
  • Bunnings Warehouseamenitiesdoityourself
  • Fisher St before Hughes Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Hughes St at Barton Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • McLennan St after Wingham Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Myall Ave at Coolabah Dramenitiesbus_stop
  • Wingham Rd opp Potoroo Dramenitiesbus_stop
  • Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime246
  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime547
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime317

Data sources & freshness

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