Overall score
Kurnell
46.0/100
Taren Point
57.7/100
Kurnell vs Taren Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kurnell for retirees and beach lifestyle; Taren Point for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KurnellTaren Point
Crime rate
Kurnell
63.7 / 1k
Taren Point
46.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kurnell
60
Taren Point
112
Population
Kurnell
2,528
Taren Point
1,879
Metric leadKurnell 4Taren Point 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKurnell
- Best for familiesTaren Point
- Best for beach lifestyleKurnell
- Best for best valueKurnell
- Best for best schoolsTaren Point
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Kurnell | Taren Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.0/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.7 / 1k | 46.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 34 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 112 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 15 |
| Green cover | 17.0% | 5.0% |
| Population | 2,528 | 1,879 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kurnell is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Taren Point is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap. Kurnell leans into coastal living, while Taren Point feels more inland and suburban in character.
Kurnell pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Taren Point is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability. Kurnell generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Taren Point leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Kurnell if you are weighing retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Taren Point for families and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.