Tallong at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
914
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Tallong.
The postcode for Tallong is 2579 (NSW).
Tallong (2579) sits in the Upper Lachlan region of NSW.
Tallong has roughly 914 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tallong scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tallong's population at 914, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
914
Median age
48
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$385/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
914
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
20
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tallong.
Local schools for Tallong
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Government School Catchment
Tallong Public School
Marulan Public School
Wingello Public School
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Frequently asked
About Tallong.
- What is the Tallong postcode?
- Tallong is in the 2579 postcode, in NSW, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council region.
- Where is Tallong?
- Tallong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2579, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tallong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $385.
- What schools are in Tallong?
- There are 20 schools serving Tallong on this page, including Tallong Public School, Marulan Public School, Wingello Public School.
- How walkable is Tallong?
- Tallong has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Tallong?
- Tallong is close to Wingello, Marulan South, Marulan, Paddys River, Penrose.
- What is the population of Tallong?
- The population of Tallong is approximately 914 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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