Towallum at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31.1k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Towallum.
The postcode for Towallum is 2460 (NSW).
Towallum (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Towallum has roughly 31,079 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.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Towallum 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Towallum's population at 31,079, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
31,079
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,079
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Towallum.
Local schools for Towallum
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Government School Catchment
Glenreagh Public School
Lowanna Public School
Cascade Environmental Education Centre
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Frequently asked
About Towallum.
- What is the Towallum postcode?
- Towallum is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Towallum?
- Towallum is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Towallum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Towallum?
- There are 6 schools serving Towallum on this page, including Glenreagh Public School, Lowanna Public School, Cascade Environmental Education Centre.
- How walkable is Towallum?
- Towallum has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Towallum?
- Towallum is close to Wild Cattle Creek, Lowanna, Glenreagh, Nana Glen, Kangaroo Creek.
- What is the population of Towallum?
- The population of Towallum is approximately 31,079 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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