Taren Point, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Taren Point Sydney, New South Wales
Taren Point Public School
Taren Point Location in Sydney
Population	1,734 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2229
Elevation	13 m (43 ft)
Location	18 km (11 mi) south of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Sutherland Shire
State electorate(s)	Miranda
Federal Division(s)	Cook
Suburbs around Taren Point: Sans Souci Sylvania Waters Taren Point Woolooware Miranda Caringbah Caringbah

Taren Point is a small suburb in southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 18 kilometres south of the main city centre. Taren Point is part of the Sutherland Shire, which is a local government area.

This suburb is on a piece of land that sticks out into the water, called a peninsula. It is surrounded by the suburbs of Sylvania Waters and Caringbah. The Captain Cook Bridge connects Taren Point across the Georges River to Sans Souci.

Taren Point has both homes and shops. The homes are mostly along the Georges River, near where it meets Botany Bay. Most of the shops are found along Taren Point Road and closer to Woolooware Bay.

A Look Back: Taren Point's History

Taren Point had a few different names in the past. It was once called Comyns Point, then Cummins Point, and later Commins Point. People think these names came from a person who lived there. How the name Taren Point came about is not fully known.

A man named Thomas Holt (1811–1888) owned a lot of land in this area. His land stretched from Sutherland all the way to Cronulla. Today, Holt Road is named after him to remember his connection to the area.

In 2010, there was a problem with cane toads in Taren Point. These toads are not native to the area and can harm local wildlife. By 2014, the situation was under control. No cane toads have been seen in Taren Point since then.

Cool Places to See in Taren Point

Taren Point has several important places and community spots:

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  Taren Point Public School
• Taren Point Public School: This is a local school for children in the area.
• Gwawley Oval: This is a sports field where the Taren Point Touch Football Association plays.
• Woolooware Shores: This is a retirement village run by the Anglican Retirement Villages, Diocese of Sydney.
• Apsley Field: This is the home ground for the Giants Baseball Club.
• Taren Point Bowling Club: This club is home to the Taren Point Power, a local team.

Shopping and Businesses

Taren Point has many businesses and shops. You can find places like Winning Appliances, the Harvey Norman Business Centre, and Flower Power. There is also an Officeworks store and a bus depot for U-Go Mobility. The Rec Club is another business located here.

In the 1990s, the industrial part of Taren Point became popular for shops. These shops sold things like hardware, furniture, and electrical goods. Many customers came to this area to find these items.

Who Lives in Taren Point?

The 2011 census found that 1,681 people usually lived in Taren Point.

• About 73.3% of the people were born in Australia.
• The next most common countries of birth were England (4.6%), Greece (2.1%), and China (1.4%).
• Most residents (74.6%) spoke only English at home.
• Other languages spoken included Greek (8.6%), Cantonese (1.8%), Arabic (1.7%), and Italian (1.6%).
• For religion, the most common choices were Anglican (30.6%), Catholic (22.7%), and Orthodox (14.2%).

Images for kids

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  Old school house, Taren Point Public School

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  Taren Point commercial development

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  Flower Power, Taren Point Road