Taree Area Profile
NSW 2430|Council: Mid-Coast
18 heritage items in LGA
Crime
Above avg8,112 per 100k
SafestNSW avgHighest
Safer than 36% of NSW council areas. How is this calculated?
↓-3.1% over 3 years(state: -0.3%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment855
Breach bail conditions854
Domestic violence related assault694
Source: BOCSAR, Mid-Coast LGA level
Schools
886
avg ICSEA9 schools in area
Public
Taree High School
918
Taree West Public School
910
Chatham Public School
837
Chatham High School
814
Taree Public School
795
Manning Gardens Public School
724
Private / Independent
St Joseph's Primary School
952
MidCoast Christian College
1015
St Clare's High School
1012
ICSEA national avg = 1000. Source: ACARA.
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Council Rates
Rate in $0.2319c
Waste charge$430/yr
FY 2025-26, Mid-Coast Council
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Compare nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Council | Crime | Schools | Airbnb | Waste |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taree (this area) | Mid-Coast | Above avg | 886 | — | $4302025-26 |
| Forster2428 | Mid-Coast | Above avg | 961 | — | $430 |
Data sourced from NSW Government open data. Crime data from BOCSAR, school data from ACARA, short-term rental rules from NSW planning legislation. All metrics are at LGA (Mid-Coast) level unless otherwise noted.