Tallowwood Ridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
25
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Tallowwood Ridge.
The postcode for Tallowwood Ridge is 2453 (NSW).
Tallowwood Ridge (2453) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
Tallowwood Ridge has roughly 25 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Tallowwood Ridge 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tallowwood Ridge's population at 25, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (130% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 80% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
25
Median age
60
Family households
80%
Lone person
80%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
130%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
25
Median age: 60
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Transport
Education
Schools in Tallowwood Ridge.
Local schools for Tallowwood Ridge
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Government School Catchment
Cascade Environmental Education Centre
Dorrigo High School
Dorrigo Public School
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Frequently asked
About Tallowwood Ridge.
- What is the Tallowwood Ridge postcode?
- Tallowwood Ridge is in the 2453 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Tallowwood Ridge?
- Tallowwood Ridge is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2453, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tallowwood Ridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Tallowwood Ridge?
- There are 7 schools serving Tallowwood Ridge on this page, including Cascade Environmental Education Centre, Dorrigo High School, Dorrigo Public School.
- How walkable is Tallowwood Ridge?
- Tallowwood Ridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tallowwood Ridge?
- Tallowwood Ridge is close to North Dorrigo, Cascade, Dorrigo North, Briggsvale, Wild Cattle Creek.
- What is the population of Tallowwood Ridge?
- The population of Tallowwood Ridge is approximately 25 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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