Tallwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
67
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Tallwood.
The postcode for Tallwood is 2798 (NSW).
Tallwood (2798) sits in the Orange region of NSW.
Tallwood has roughly 67 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tallwood 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tallwood's population at 67, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
67
Median age
61
Family households
78%
Lone person
15%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
96%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
67
Median age: 61
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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
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Tallwood.
Local schools for Tallwood
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Government School Catchment
Millthorpe Public School
Spring Hill Public School
Spring Terrace Public School
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Frequently asked
About Tallwood.
- What is the Tallwood postcode?
- Tallwood is in the 2798 postcode, in NSW, in the Orange City Council region.
- Where is Tallwood?
- Tallwood is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2798, in the Orange City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tallwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Tallwood?
- There are 7 schools serving Tallwood on this page, including Millthorpe Public School, Spring Hill Public School, Spring Terrace Public School.
- How walkable is Tallwood?
- Tallwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tallwood?
- Tallwood is close to Beneree, Forest Reefs, Browns Creek, Flyers Creek, Errowanbang.
- What is the population of Tallwood?
- The population of Tallwood is approximately 67 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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