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Taren Point is a suburb in southern Sydney, located 20 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire.

History

Taren Point was originally called Comyns Point, then Cummins Point and later Commins Point, believed to be after a local resident. The origins of Taren Point are unclear. Thomas Holt (1811-88) owned the land that stretched from Sutherland to Cronulla and his name is commemorated with Holt Road.

Transport Links

The area is served by buses and good rail connections can be found at nearby Miranda or Caringbah.

Shopping, Recreation and Schools

There is a small commercial area with a few small businesses and fast food outlets, with the much larger Westfield Miranda only a short drive away. Taren Point Public School can be found here.