Tallowal at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
48.3k
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Tallowal.
The postcode for Tallowal is 2540 (NSW).
Tallowal (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Tallowal has roughly 48,267 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tallowal scores 0/100 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 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tallowal's population at 48,267, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
48,267
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
48,267
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tallowal.
Local schools for Tallowal
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Government School Catchment
Wingello Public School
Tallong Public School
Penrose Public School
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Frequently asked
About Tallowal.
- What is the Tallowal postcode?
- Tallowal is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Tallowal?
- Tallowal is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Tallowal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Tallowal?
- There are 20 schools serving Tallowal on this page, including Wingello Public School, Tallong Public School, Penrose Public School.
- How walkable is Tallowal?
- Tallowal has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tallowal?
- Tallowal is close to Ettrema, Quiera, Tolwong, Touga, Moollattoo.
- What is the population of Tallowal?
- The population of Tallowal is approximately 48,267 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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