Tallawong

Tallawong lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

The suburb of Tallawong's population is estimated at around 9,341 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,771 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,570 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,340 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 1,655 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,566 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Tallawong's growth of 42.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over this period, placing Tallawong in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation, with an expected expansion of 5,861 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 29.7% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Tallawong was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Tallawong shows around 341 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 1705 homes. In FY26 so far, 32 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.9 people per new home constructed moved to the area. The average construction value for new homes is $394,000.

This year, $9.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tallawong has 187% more construction activity per person. New development consists of 18% standalone homes and 82% townhouses or apartments. There are around 115 people per dwelling approval in Tallawong, indicating growth characteristics. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates an increase of 2777 residents. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Looking ahead, Tallawong is expected to grow by 2,777 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Tallawong has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 27 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Akuna Vista at Nirimba Fields, CASA at Sapphire Estate, Tallawong Station Precinct South, and Landcom Demonstration Precinct at Schofields. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Tallawong rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Tallawong has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.1%. As of December 2025, 6,204 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was high at 138.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses showed that 50.7% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors in Tallawong were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The area had a notable concentration in finance & insurance, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, education & training was under-represented, with only 7.1% of Tallawong's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels in Tallawong increased by 3.1%, while the labour force also grew by 3.1%. Unemployment remained essentially unchanged during this period. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tallawong's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Tallawong suburb has a median taxpayer income of $68,039 and an average of $78,819 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than national averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $74,067 (median) and $85,802 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Tallawong's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 87th and 94th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 38.1% of locals (3,558 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, reflecting a pattern seen in surrounding regions where 30.9% fall into this income bracket. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 44.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 22.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 90th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Tallawong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Tallawong, as per the latest Census evaluation, 86.4% of dwellings were houses while 13.6% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% were houses and 44.1% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Tallawong stood at 4.7%, with mortgaged properties at 56.1% and rented ones at 39.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, significantly higher than Sydney's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Tallawong was recorded at $575, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Tallawong's mortgage repayments were considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Tallawong features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.4% of all households, including 55.1% couples with children, 20.5% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.6%, with lone person households at 9.8% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Tallawong shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In Tallawong, the educational attainment significantly exceeds national averages. As of 2021 data, 48.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment positions Tallawong favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%.

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 14.3%. Educational participation is notably high in Tallawong, with 34.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data. This includes 13.1% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Tallawong has 29 operational public transport stops, offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 25 different routes, collectively facilitating 10,223 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 219 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Tallawong residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 78%, while train usage stands at 16%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.4, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 50.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,460 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 352 weekly trips per individual stop.

Tallawong's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Tallawong as per AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 58% (~5,422 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (impacting 5.8% of residents) and mental health issues (affecting 4.9%). A total of 83.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Regarding age demographics, 4.2% (~392 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings and are broadly comparable to those of the general population.

Tallawong is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Tallawong has one of the highest linguistic diversities, with 55.8% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016 Census data. Born overseas, 52.1% of Tallawong's population is recorded in the same census year. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 37.1%.

However, Hinduism stands out with 21.7%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%. In terms of ancestry, 'Other' leads at 24.9%, surpassing the regional average of 16.0%. Indian ancestry follows at 17.5%, above the regional average of 3.6%. Australian ancestry is reported at 14.4%. Notably, Filipino (4.5% vs 2.0%), Sri Lankan (1.1% vs 0.3%), and Samoan (1.2% vs 0.5%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Tallawong compared to regional averages.

Tallawong hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Tallawong's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tallawong has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (24.6%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.9%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between 2021 and now, demographic aging has occurred in Tallawong, with the median age increasing from 30 to 31 years. During this period, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 grew from 8.5% to 12.8%, while those aged 5-14 increased from 16.1% to 18.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 21.5% to 12.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Tallawong. The number of residents aged 45-54 is projected to increase by 779 people (65%), from 1,195 to 1,975. Meanwhile, the number of residents aged 15-24 is projected to decline by 46 people.