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

By Nov 2025, Tallawong's population was estimated at around 10,176, showing an increase of 3,606 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 6,570 in the suburb. This growth reflects a resident population estimate of 8,759 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 1,503 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio was 2,795 persons per square kilometer, placing Tallawong in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 54.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being 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. Population projections indicate exceptional growth over this period, placing Tallawong in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The suburb is expected to grow by 14,926 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 138.4% 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 shows Tallawong averaged around 395 new dwelling approvals each year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 1,978 homes were approved, with an additional 17 so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 2.5 new residents per year was gained for each dwelling built.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $394,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. This year, $10.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tallawong records 203.0% more building activity per person, providing ample choice for buyers despite recent easing of construction activity. The national level is well above average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 17.0% detached houses and 83.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 86.0% houses. There are approximately 129 people per dwelling approval in Tallawong, suggesting an expanding market. Future projections estimate Tallawong will add 14,086 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Akuna Vista at Nirimba Fields, CASA at Sapphire Estate, Tallawong Station Precinct South, and Landcom Demonstration Precinct in Schofields. The following list details those most likely to be 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 strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.9%.

As of June 2025, 5,907 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Tallawong is 74.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Finance & insurance has notable concentration with levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 7.1% versus the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 5.9%, labour force grew by 6.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points in Tallawong. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tallawong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Tallawong had a median income among taxpayers of $68,039. The average income stood at $78,819. These figures are among the highest in Australia. In comparison, Greater Sydney had median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Tallawong are approximately $76,619 (median) and $88,758 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Tallawong rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 94th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 38.1% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,877 residents), similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 44.2%, indicates strong economic capacity throughout Tallawong. 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

Tallawong's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.4% houses and 13.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tallawong was at 4.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 56.1% and rented ones at 39.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,700. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $575, compared to Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, Tallawong's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Tallawong features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-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 smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.3.

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

Tallawong's educational attainment is notably high, with 48.7% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, surpassing the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.5% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (14.3%). Educational participation is high, with 34.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.1% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education. Tallawong Public School serves the area, with an enrollment of 48 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. As of the same report, the area's socio-educational conditions are above average (ICSEA: 1072). Local school capacity is limited, with only 0.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.2, indicating that many families may travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis indicates 24 active transport stops in Tallawong. These include lightrail and bus services. There are 22 routes serving these stops, facilitating 5,739 weekly passenger trips.

Residents' access to transport is rated good, with an average distance of 227 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 819 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 239 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

Tallawong's health outcomes data shows excellent results across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 58% (5,907 people) of Tallawong's total population has private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.8 and 4.9% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 83.6%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 80.0% in Greater Sydney. Tallawong has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 4.2% (427 people), than Greater Sydney's 7.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Tallawong are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

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 a population where 55.8% speak a language other than English at home, with 52.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Tallawong, comprising 37.1%. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 21.7% of Tallawong's population versus 20.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 24.9%, Indian at 17.5%, and Australian at 14.4%. Filipino representation is notably higher in Tallawong at 4.5% compared to the regional average of 6.2%. Sri Lankan and Samoan populations are also overrepresented, with 1.1% and 1.2% respectively, compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 0.6%.

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

At 31 years, Tallawong's median age is notably below the Greater Sydney average of 37 and significantly lower than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tallawong has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (24.3%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (5%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.2%. From 2021 to present, the 45-54 age group has grown from 8.5% to 11.2%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 22.4% to 24.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 21.5% to 17.4%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 10.6% to 8.6%. Demographic projections suggest Tallawong's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 35-44 age cohort projected to expand substantially, increasing by 2,556 people (103%) from 2,472 to 5,029.