Taren Point, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Taren Point, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Taren Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Latitude | -34.01605 |
| Longitude | 151.12728 |
| Population | 1,709 |
| Density | 496.8 /km² |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 18 km south-southwest |
Taren Point is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,709. The locality covers an area of 3.4 km², giving a population density of about 496.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km south-southwest of Sydney. Taren Point is located at 34.0160°S, 151.1273°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT).
Taren Point unfurls itself along the southern edge of Botany Bay, a peninsula defined by the restless embrace of the Pacific and the calmer currents of the Georges River. It lies 6.4 km south-south-east of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 159°T), and is situated 13.6 km south-east of Bankstown. Its character is a blend of the utilitarian and the unexpectedly picturesque, where the salty tang of the sea air mingles with the hum of industry. Low-slung warehouses and workshops stand shoulder-to-shoulder with pockets of coastal scrub, their muted colours softened by the persistent sea breeze. The light here, particularly as the day begins to fade, can cast a pearly sheen over the water, transforming the practical into something akin to a watercolour wash, reflecting the ever-present sky. The land itself is largely flat, a gentle undulation that slopes towards the water, its edges softened by mangroves and hardy coastal vegetation.
The history of Taren Point is deeply intertwined with the development of Sydney's southern approaches and its maritime endeavours. Once a landscape shaped by Indigenous custodians, it later became a vital hub for early colonial activities, particularly those connected to shipbuilding and trade due to its strategic position on the bay. The area's economic lifeblood has long been tied to its waterfront, evolving from fishing and boat building to its present-day concentration of light industrial and logistics businesses. This practical focus has shaped Taren Point's identity, a place where work and industry are as much a part of its story as the shimmering expanse of the bay. The occasional glint of sunlight on a boat's mast or the distant cry of a seabird serves as a constant reminder of the enduring connection to the water that defines this working peninsula.
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Detailed location data for Taren Point includes the postcode, telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire Council). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Taren Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |