Overall score
Taren Point
57.7/100
Woolooware
58.9/100
Taren Point vs Woolooware, NSW Suburb Comparison
Taren Point for investment; Woolooware for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Taren PointWoolooware
Crime rate
Taren Point
46.8 / 1k
Woolooware
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Taren Point
112
Woolooware
143
Population
Taren Point
1,879
Woolooware
5,060
Metric leadTaren Point 3Woolooware 91 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 retireesWoolooware
- Best for familiesWoolooware
- Best for investmentTaren Point
- Best for best schoolsWoolooware
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 | Taren Point | Woolooware |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.7/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.8 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 64 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 143 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 21 |
| Green cover | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Population | 1,879 | 5,060 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Taren Point reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Woolooware is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Taren Point tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Woolooware stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Taren Point suits investors more clearly, whereas Woolooware is the stronger match for retirees, families, value-focused buyers, 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.