Sylvania - Taren Point, NSW 2236
Inner-Sydney convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $550/wk Median
- 17.8% Renters
Sylvania - Taren Point Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.4k
- Median age
- 46
- Median weekly rent
- $550
- To the CBD
- 19km
- Walkability
- 6.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 9
ABS 2021 Census
Sylvania - Taren Point Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Sylvania - Taren Point is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 16,430 residents, a smaller but steady 17.8% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $550 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Sylvania - Taren Point
Sylvania - Taren Point Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Sylvania - Taren Point Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Sylvania - Taren Point
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Sylvania - Taren Point
Real questions renters ask before moving to Sylvania - Taren Point.
What's the community like in Sylvania - Taren Point?
Locals describe Sylvania - Taren Point as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 16,430, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Sylvania - Taren Point a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Sylvania - Taren Point has a 17.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Sylvania - Taren Point family-friendly for renters?
Sylvania - Taren Point has around 9 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $550/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
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