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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 16,665 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 235 people from the 2021 Census figure of 16,430. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 16,621 in June 2025 and an additional 66 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,750 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.
For projections, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 1,341 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 7.8% over the 16-year period.
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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 recorded approximately 88 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 440 homes. As of FY26, 57 approvals have been recorded. The average construction cost value for new homes is around $632,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. This year has seen $86.9 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.
Compared to Greater Sydney, Sylvania - Taren Point records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 61st percentile nationally. New building activity consists of 19.0% standalone homes and 81.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living. The current housing mix is 64.0% houses, indicating a change in development patterns due to reduced availability of sites and shifting lifestyle demands. The population density is approximately 242 people per dwelling approval, suggesting a low-density market. By 2041, Sylvania - Taren Point is projected to grow by 1,296 residents, with current development patterns expected to meet demand and potentially facilitate further population growth.
Looking ahead, Sylvania - Taren Point is expected to grow by 1,296 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good 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 20% nationally
Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area, with key ones including Florida Street Affordable Housing, 117-131 Taren Point Road Specialised Retail Development, Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion, and Frank Vickery Village Renewal.
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Sutherland Hospital Redevelopment
An $88.5 million expansion of Sutherland Hospital featuring a new Operating Theatre Complex with eight digital operating rooms and two procedure rooms. The project delivered a new MRI facility, a surgical short stay unit, a Central Sterilising Services Department, and refurbished recovery areas. Designed with a four-star Green Star equivalency, the facility includes integrated Aboriginal artwork and landscaped meeting spaces to support modern models of care for the growing Sutherland Shire community.
President Private Hospital Redevelopment
An 87 million dollar State Significant Development redeveloping President Private Hospital into a modern healthcare facility for the Sutherland Shire. The works involve demolition of single-storey buildings (including the heritage-listed Hotham House) and construction of a new three-storey clinical building with two basement car park levels. The redeveloped hospital will provide 110 inpatient beds for surgical, medical and rehabilitation care, a 72-bed mental health unit, a refurbished theatre complex with an additional operating theatre, a new entry from Hotham Road, and an upgraded wellness centre with hydrotherapy pool. The project was initially refused by the Independent Planning Commission in late 2022 over heritage and amenity concerns, but proceeded after a successful Land and Environment Court appeal in 2024. As of late 2025, inpatient services have been closed, the site has been fenced, and demolition and construction works have commenced. Day rehabilitation services continue to operate during the staged build, which is expected to support around 700 healthcare and construction jobs.
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.
Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion
A 28.7 million dollar expansion of Southgate Shopping Centre, a sub-regional centre serving over 211,000 residents in the Sutherland Shire. The works involved demolition of the former squash courts at 27-29 Melrose Avenue to make way for a three-level extension. A new 1,600 square metre ALDI supermarket is scheduled to open in 2027, joining existing anchors Coles, Kmart and Woolworths. Woolworths is being relocated and enlarged with a new rooftop direct-to-boot collection service. The project also delivers refurbished amenities (including new toilets and a parents' room near Australia Post), upgraded lifts, loading zones and expanded parking. As of April 2026, Kmart has returned to 24-hour trading and centre management has relocated to the bottom of the travelators while staged construction continues. The centre comprises 23,676 square metres of gross lettable area with 1,049 car parks.
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.
Heathcote Road Overtaking Lane - Lucas Heights to Engadine
Construction of 1km+ westbound overtaking lane on climbing section of Heathcote Road. Part of $180M NSW Government commitment to improve safety and traffic flow for 22,000+ daily motorists.
Sans Souci Park Master Plan
Adopted Plan of Management and Master Plan guiding future management and development of the 3.27 hectare Sans Souci Park on the Georges River foreshore. Key features include regeneration of the historic Bathers Pavilion site, development of a local pavilion and kiosk, rehabilitation of the former ocean pool, upgraded beach and foreshore access, improved fishing and boat pontoon facilities, and preservation of heritage elements including the waterfront sandstone wall and the iconic 130-160 year old Moreton Bay fig tree. The plan provides equitable access, enhanced connectivity, and improved recreational amenities for the community.
Employment
The employment landscape in Sylvania - Taren Point shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators
Sylvania - Taren Point has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. As of December 2025, unemployment stands at 3.5%. Over the past year, employment stability has been relative.
There are 8,151 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 0.7% below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation lags at 59.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Home working is high at 39.6%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction notably dominates with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Professional & technical services show lower representation at 9.3% versus the regional average of 11.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data comparison. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 0.5%, labour force by 0.6%, resulting in a slight unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded higher growth: employment at 2.2% and labour force at 2.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Sylvania - Taren Point's industry mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis
The Sylvania - Taren Point SA2 has an extremely high income level nationally, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in this area is $60,463, with an average income of $95,149. These figures compare to those for Greater Sydney, which are $60,817 and $83,043 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest the median income is approximately $66,703 and the average income is around $104,968 as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Sylvania - Taren Point cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 27.8% of residents (4,632 people), which is similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. The area demonstrates considerable 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 still 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 the remaining 36.6% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% are houses and 44.1% are 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 in the area was $2,817, higher than Sydney's average of $2,427. Weekly rent median was $550 compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Sylvania - Taren Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,817 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $550 compared to the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Sylvania - Taren Point has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 75.5% of all households, consisting of 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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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 show that as of 2021, 28.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 21.4%.
Educational participation is high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest census data. This includes 9.3% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Sylvania-Taren Point has 97 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 31 different routes that together facilitate 1,488 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 155 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents commute outward. Car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 89% of residents. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 39.6% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 212 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
The level of general health in Sylvania - Taren Point is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts
Sylvania - Taren Point shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but closer to the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 69% of the total population (11,448 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 9.3%) and mental health issues (5.6%), while 69.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 26.9% (4,484 people), compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Sylvania - Taren Point was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Sylvania-Taren Point's population is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 27.0% born overseas and 29.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Sylvania-Taren Point, comprising 69.0%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (21.7%), Australian (19.1%), and Other (10.1%).
Notably, Greek (9.0%) is overrepresented in Sylvania-Taren Point compared to the regional average of 1.9%. Macedonian and Lebanese populations also differ significantly from regional averages at 2.3% and 2.1%, respectively.
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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 is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also above the Australian median of 38 years. Comparing with Greater Sydney, the 75-84 age group is notably over-represented at 10.6% locally, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.9% to 12.3%, but the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 11.8% to 10.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Sylvania-Taren Point. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 754 people (75%), from 1,009 to 1,764. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 86% of the population growth, while the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.