Median house price
$1.4M
-7.2% change
NSW · Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Tallong, 2579
Est. population · Jun 2025
948
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.0%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,579/wk
Employment rate
53.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,400,000
Languages at home
5.5%non-English
Most common: Italian, Tagalog, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Tallong keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. It sits well away from Sydney, trading metro convenience for space and a slower regional pace. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because parks and green space, plus schools and education trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Tallong snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$570/wk
Population (ERP)
948
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
21.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#423
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
24th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
69th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
45th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 30.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5524th in Australia
- State rank
- 1785th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #423 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #780 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $570
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,400,000
- Median price change
- -7.2%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
948(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +6.0% over 5 years · 69th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +6.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +10
- Change in 5 years
- +54
- Growth rank in NSW
- 69th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,000), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 914
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,579
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 87 of 406
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,015
- Employment rate
- 53.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 319 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 41
- Against the person
- 10
- Against property
- 22
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 91 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling11
- Fraud40
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment23
- Malicious Damage To Property19
- Motor Vehicle Theft11
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 996
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 45th
School list
- Tallong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 996 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 61 students · Top SEA quarter 8%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
42 public transport stops in this suburb
- Tallong General Store, Caoura Rd
- Tallong Station
- Tallong Station, Platform 1
- Tallong Station, Platform 2
- Tallong Station, Railway Pde
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Tallong Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Bowral and District Hospital (38.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 23
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 210 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 222 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 181 mm · ~23 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 205 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 8 proposals
July 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1469 CAOURA ROAD TALLONG 2579Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 CAOURA ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation88 RAILWAY PARADE TALLONG 2579Withdrawn
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 HUON STREET TALLONG 2579Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 RAZORBACK ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia133 BADGERYS LOOKOUT ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure12 MULWAREE DRIVE TALLONG 2579Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure12 MULWAREE DRIVE TALLONG 2579Withdrawn
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1409 HIGHLAND WAY TALLONG 2579Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation20 WISTRINGIA PLACE TALLONG 2579Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling476 HIGHLAND WAY TALLONG 2579Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation44 GOLD FIELD ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 KETTLES LANE TALLONG 2579Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation488 MULWAREE DRIVE TALLONG 2579Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool522 MULWAREE DRIVE TALLONG 2579Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure82 BUMBALLA STREET TALLONG 2579Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation460 MULWAREE DRIVE TALLONG 2579Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah12 CAOURA ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation409 CAOURA ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28 BANKSIA AVENUE TALLONG 2579Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 GREVILLEA CLOSE TALLONG 2579Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Hot water systems; Landscaping structures; Letterboxes; Rainwater tanks; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development18 BUMBALLA STREET TALLONG 2579Determined
2024· 16 proposals
November 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure4 BUMBALLA STREET TALLONG 2579Determined
September 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia133 BADGERYS LOOKOUT ROAD TALLONG 2579Deferred Commencement
August 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Moveable dwelling; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation14 CAOURA ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure64 KETTLES LANE TALLONG 2579Operational consent issued
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure54 BINGHAMS LANE TALLONG 2579Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)16 RAILWAY PARADE TALLONG 2579Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Function centre1450 CAOURA ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
- Subdivision78 VINICOMBES ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure42 CAOURA ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
- Subdivision815/-/DP1193842Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 CAOURA ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure51 KETTLES LANE TALLONG 2579Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation409 MULWAREE DRIVE TALLONG 2579Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space13 Lomatia Close, Tallong 2579Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia32 Caoura Road, TallongOperational consent issued
January 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space30 CAOURA ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
2023· 3 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture201 CAOURA ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure90 BADGERYS LOOKOUT ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 CAOURA ROAD TALLONG 2579Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Tallong Railway Station, yard and water supplyMain Southern railway, TallongSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 37.3 km away).
Coalition 54.5%Labor 45.5%
11.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -7.3 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- TallongLabor 45.8% · Coalition 54.2% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
- MarulanLabor 42.1% · Coalition 57.9% TPP (2025)11.4 km away
- BungoniaLabor 42.2% · Coalition 57.8% TPP (2025)19.9 km away
- BradfordvilleLabor 52.7% · Coalition 47.3% TPP (2025)34.9 km away
- Goulburn NorthLabor 46.7% · Coalition 53.3% TPP (2025)35.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.