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Taree, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Taree is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 16,359. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
16,359 Population 4/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$18,387 Median Income
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$18,387 median income, 9.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$162,800 home value, $814/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,359
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$18,387
Per Capita$18,387
Unemployment9.3%

Housing

D
Home Value$162,800
Rent$814
Ownership61.3%
Housing Units6,544

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population16,359
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates-31.9110°, 152.4539°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (735 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,387
Median Age45.0 years

About Taree

Taree is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 16,359. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Taree has a population of 16,359 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 4,655.1 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

16,359
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
4,655.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Taree vs Australia Average

The median household income in Taree is $18,387, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,387 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $354, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,554 business establishments.

Income: Taree vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,387
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,387
Avg Weekly Wage$354

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,554

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Taree is $162,800, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $814 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 61.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,544 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,800
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$814
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.3%
Owner-Occupied61.3%
Renter-Occupied38.7%
Housing Units6,544

Property Tax

Climate in Taree

Taree has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1095 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 18.4° / 29.2° 87.9
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 18.2° / 28.5° 144.8
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 16.8° / 26.9° 169.7
Apr 19°C / 66°F 13.7° / 24.4° 97.5
May 15.8°C / 60°F 9.9° / 21.6° 67.6
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 8.3° / 19° 105.2
Jul 12.6°C / 55°F 6.4° / 18.8° 45.7
Aug 13.5°C / 56°F 6.8° / 20.2° 53.2
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 9.3° / 23.1° 45.0
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.8° 78.7
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 15.2° / 26.3° 108.5
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 16.9° / 27.8° 91.4
Taree enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area4,655.1 sq mi (12,056.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-31.9110°N, 152.4539°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Apr 19, 2017.

Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 80 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 81 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Coldest
July 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
August 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in

Taree has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (1.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Taree

Institution Type Founded Website
Great Lakes TAFE College College - ,
TAFE NSW Taree Campus College - Visit →

Schools in Taree

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Taree West Public School - - - -
St Clare's High School - - - -
Chatham High School - - - -
Bright Beginnings Childrens Centre - - - -
Taree Public School - - - -
Taree High School - - - -
St Josephs Primary School - - - -
Chatham Public School - - - -
Manning Gardens Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Taree

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Taree

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cundletown And Lower Manning Historical Society Mu
Gem and Mineral Museum
National Motorbike Museum
Tinonee Historical Museum
Wingham Museum

Libraries in Taree

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Greater Taree City Library0.0
Hallidays Point Library0.0
Harrington Library0.0
Nabiac Branch Library0.0
Old Bar Community Library0.0
Wingham Library0.0

Restaurants in Taree

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chatam Chinese Restaurant
Il Colosseo
Rio's Bar and Grill

Cafes in Taree

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wild Fig Wholefood Cafe

Clinics in Taree

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

115 High Street Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Taree

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colin Dry & Associates Vetinary Clinic
Manning Veterinary Hospital
Taree Vetinary Hospital

Train Stations in Taree

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Taree

Gas Stations in Taree

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #11568475498
AU #1290635024
BP
EG Ampol
Mobil
Shell
United

Shopping Malls in Taree

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Manning Mall
Taree Central
Taree Plaza

Golf Courses in Taree

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Club Taree
Club Taree Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Taree

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Taree

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Macquarie AirportPQQMedium Airport
Taree AirportTROMedium Airport
Camden Haven Airport-Small Airport
Cooplacurripa-Small Airport
Dexfield Park-Small Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Gloucester Airport-Small Airport
Old Bar Heritage Airport-Small Airport
The Lakes Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Taree

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Taree Post Office
Taree West Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Taree

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Destiny Church
High Street Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia
One Life Church Taree
Saint John's
Seventh Day Adventist Church - Taree
Taree Community of Christ Church
Wesleyan Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taree

What is the population of Taree?

Taree has a population of 16,359 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 4,655.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Taree expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,387, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $162,800 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $814 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Taree?

Taree enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

How is the job market in Taree?

The job market in Taree faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $354. There are 1,554 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Taree?

The median home value in Taree is $162,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $814. The homeownership rate is 61.3%.

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