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Population
An assessment of population growth drivers in Sylvania - Taren Point reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Sylvania - Taren Point's population is around 16,527 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 97 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,430 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,534 as of June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,727 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 1,520 persons to 2041, with an increase of 9.2% in total over the 17 years.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Sylvania - Taren Point recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
Sylvania - Taren Point has granted around 88 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 440 homes. As of FY26, 22 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined recently, indicating that new supply is likely meeting demand and providing good choices for buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $632,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
This financial year, $86.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Sylvania - Taren Point records approximately three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 62nd percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered. New building activity comprises 19.0% standalone homes and 81.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living that caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift reflects reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, contrasting with the current housing mix of 64.0% houses. The area has approximately 242 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.
By 2041, Sylvania - Taren Point is projected to grow by 1,525 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
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Infrastructure
Sylvania - Taren Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable among these are the 117-131 Taren Point Road Specialised Retail Development, Florida Street Affordable Housing, Frank Vickery Village Renewal, and Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion, with the following list providing details on those most relevant.
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Sutherland Hospital Redevelopment
A $88.5 million expansion and modernisation of Sutherland Hospital, delivering six new operating theatres, a surgical short stay unit, recovery areas, staff amenities, admission/discharge facilities, an MRI facility, a new central sterilising services department, an upgraded emergency department, an intensive care unit, patient accommodation, and supporting infrastructure. Completed in February 2024 as part of NSW Health's infrastructure investment program.
Frank Vickery Village Renewal
Major seniors housing renewal project to redevelop the existing retirement village, expanding capacity from 203 to 519 independent living units (ILUs) and from 69 to 126 residential aged care beds. The planning proposal, gazetted in July 2022, rezones the 5.7-hectare site from R2 Low Density to R4 High Density Residential, with increased floor space ratio to 1.26:1 and height to 26.5m. The masterplan includes five connected precincts with retail facilities (1,000 sqm), indoor recreation facilities (3,000 sqm), medical centre (1,000 sqm), cafe, and community amenities. Buildings will cascade to follow the site's natural topography, retaining significant green space and heritage cottage. The project will be rolled out over approximately 10 years to meet the growing demand for seniors living in Sutherland Shire.
Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion
A 28.7 million dollar expansion project involving the demolition of former squash courts at 27-29 Melrose Avenue and construction of a three-level extension to the shopping centre. The development will create new major retailer spaces including a relocated and enlarged Woolworths supermarket with innovative rooftop direct-to-boot service, three new lifts, new loading zones, and expanded car parking facilities. The project aims to meet the growing demands of the Sutherland Shire community through enhanced retail offerings and improved accessibility.
M6 Motorway Stage 1
The M6 Stage 1 is the missing link connecting President Avenue, Kogarah, to the M8 at Arncliffe via a four-kilometre twin tunnel. It is designed to link southern Sydney to the wider motorway network, bypass 23 traffic lights, and reduce truck traffic on surface roads by over 2,000 vehicles daily. The project includes tunnel stubs for a future Stage 2 extension, as well as new and upgraded shared pedestrian and cyclist pathways and parklands in the local area.
117-131 Taren Point Road Specialised Retail Development
Planning Proposal to introduce Additional Permitted Use for specialised retail premises including bulky goods retail such as household appliances, furniture, homewares, office equipment, automotive parts and accessories, recreation equipment, pet supplies and party supplies. The proposal seeks to add retail use to the existing E4 General Industrial zoning across two properties on the western side of Taren Point Road.
M6 Stage 2
M6 Stage 2 is the proposed southern extension of the M6 motorway from President Avenue at Kogarah through twin tunnels to connect with the Princes Highway near Loftus and ultimately link to the M1 Princes Motorway. The project has been indefinitely shelved since 2022 due to market conditions, labour shortages and lack of funding commitment. The corridor remains reserved but there is no active planning, approval process or construction timeline as of December 2025.
Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL)
The Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL) is an 11km cycleway and pedestrian path connecting Sutherland to Cronulla, utilizing the rail corridor and various locations. Stage 1 (Sutherland to Kirrawee) and Stage 2 (Kirrawee to Caringbah, including Jackson Avenue, Miranda to Gannons Road, Caringbah) are completed, with Stage 2 finalized in early 2024 using $65M in funding. Stage 3 (Caringbah to Cronulla) is in construction, with a focus on connecting key centers, transport hubs, schools, and business precincts in the Sutherland Shire.
Live Caringbah
Live Caringbah is an approved mixed-use development in the Caringbah Medical Precinct comprising approximately 240 apartments (1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom) across two eight-storey towers, together with a five-storey medical/health facility. Designed with contemporary coastal-inspired architecture by DKO, the project includes rooftop gardens, study/home office spaces, and high-quality resident amenities. Originally proposed as residential-only, the project was approved on appeal by the Land and Environment Court in April 2024 following initial refusals by the planning panel.
Employment
AreaSearch analysis indicates Sylvania - Taren Point maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks
Sylvania - Taren Point has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year as of June 2025.
There are 8,187 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lags at 54.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.
Professional & technical services have lower representation at 9.3% versus the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8%, labour force grew by 3.2%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Sylvania - Taren Point's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.
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Income
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch
Sylvania-Taren Point has an exceptionally high national income level according to AreaSearch data based on latest ATO figures for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Sylvania-Taren Point is $55,451, with an average income of $88,050. This compares to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on a 12.61% increase in wages since financial year 2022, current estimates for Sylvania-Taren Point are approximately $62,443 (median) and $99,153 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Sylvania-Taren Point cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. Income distribution data indicates that 27.8% of residents (4,594 people) fall into the $1,500-$2,999 bracket, mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Sylvania-Taren Point exhibits significant affluence with 32.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 65th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
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Housing
Sylvania - Taren Point displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
In Sylvania - Taren Point, as per the latest Census evaluation, 63.5% of dwellings were houses, with 36.6% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas having 52.4% houses and 47.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sylvania - Taren Point stood at 44.6%, with mortgaged properties at 36.2% and rented ones at 19.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,817, surpassing Sydney's average of $2,774. Weekly rent in the area averaged $550, higher than Sydney's $500. Nationally, Sylvania - Taren Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,817 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $550 versus the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Sylvania - Taren Point has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 75.5% of all households, including 36.8% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.5%, with lone person households at 22.9% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Sylvania - Taren Point exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
Educational qualifications in Sylvania-Taren Point show that 28.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (21.4%). Educational participation is high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.3% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 4.8% in tertiary education.
The area has four schools with a combined enrollment of 1,517 students and demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1050). Education provision is balanced, with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents (9.2) are below the regional average (13.9), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Transport analysis shows 86 active transport stops operating in Sylvania-Taren Point area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes totalling 29 individual services. Combined, these routes facilitate 1440 weekly passenger trips.
Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents located an average of 156 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 205 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 16 weekly trips per stop.
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Health
Health outcomes in Sylvania - Taren Point are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts
Sylvania - Taren Point shows below-average health indicators. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent here across both younger and older age groups compared to averages.
Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (10,544 people), while the national average is 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.3 and 5.6% of residents respectively. 69.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.3% across Greater Sydney. The area has 27.0% of residents aged 65 and over (4,458 people), higher than the 21.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.
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Cultural Diversity
Sylvania - Taren Point was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Sylvania-Taren Point has a higher level of cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 27.0% of its population born overseas and 29.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Sylvania-Taren Point, making up 69.0% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 61.2%. The top three ancestry groups in Sylvania-Taren Point are English (21.7%), Australian (19.1%), and Other (10.1%).
Notably, Greek (9.0%) and Macedonian (2.3%) populations are overrepresented compared to the regional averages of 3.2% and 0.7%, respectively. Similarly, Lebanese population at 2.1% is higher than the regional average of 0.8%.
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Age
Sylvania - Taren Point hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
The median age in Sylvania - Taren Point is 46 years, which exceeds Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and is also above the Australian median of 38 years. The 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented locally at 10.8%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.8%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 10.9% to 12.3%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 11.8% to 10.8%. By 2041, the 85+ age group is projected to grow significantly, increasing by 834 people (an 85% rise) from 986 to 1,821. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 85% of projected growth. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.