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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Tallawong is around 8,421. This figure reflects a growth of 1,851 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,570. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 7,547 residents in June 2025 and an additional 1,658 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,313 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Tallawong's growth rate of 28.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch's projections for Tallawong are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period from 2026 to 2041, with the suburb expected to expand by 5,508 persons, reflecting an increase of 52.9% in total population over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Tallawong among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Tallawong had approximately 341 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 1705 homes. As of FY26, there have been 50 recorded approvals. The average population increase per dwelling built in Tallawong between FY21 and FY25 was about 1.3 people per year. This figure has eased to approximately -2.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. Development projects averaged $394,000 in construction value during this period.

In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $9.7 million, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tallawong has 151% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. Recent construction comprises 18% detached houses and 82% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 86% houses. This change indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects evolving lifestyles and demand for affordable housing options. With around 82 people per dwelling approval, Tallawong exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts suggest Tallawong will gain approximately 4451 residents by 2041. Given current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Population forecasts indicate Tallawong will gain 4,451 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Akuna Vista at Nirimba Fields, CASA at Sapphire Estate, Tallawong Public School, and Landcom Demonstration Precinct at Schofields. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Tallawong performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Tallawong has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation in December 2025. At this time, 3,362 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 64.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses showed 50.7% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. Finance & insurance had notable concentration with levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, education & training was under-represented at 7.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.9%. The area offered limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over December 2024 to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 14.3% alongside a 14.3% employment decline in Tallawong, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. Conversely, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Tallawong. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Tallawong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Tallawong had a median taxpayer income of $68,039 and an average income of $78,819 in financial year 2023, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). By March 2026, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $75,061 and average income $86,953, based on Wage Price Index growth. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Tallawong rank between the 87th and 94th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 38.1% of locals (3,208 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to the surrounding region at 30.9%. Notably, 44.2% of Tallawong residents earn over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 22.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 90th percentile. 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.4% houses and 13.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Sydney metro's 56.9% houses and 43.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tallawong stood at 47%, with mortgaged dwellings at 56.1% and rented ones at 39.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Tallawong was $575, higher than Sydney metro's $470. 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 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 make up 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, 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

Tallawong's educational attainment is notably high, with 48.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 14.3%. Educational participation is high in Tallawong, 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.

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 lightrail and bus services. These stops are served by 25 unique routes, facilitating 10,223 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents, on average, residing 219 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Tallawong sees most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 78%, while train usage stands at 16%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

Notably, 50.7% of residents work from home (as per the 2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency across all routes averages 1,460 trips daily, translating to roughly 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

Tallawong's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 58% (~4,888 people) of Tallawong's total population have private health cover. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 5.8 and 4.9% of residents respectively. Notably, 83.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Tallawong has 4.8% (404 people) of its residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 most culturally diverse populations in the country, with 55.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 52.1% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, making up 37.1%. Hinduism is overrepresented at 21.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (24.9%), Indian (17.5%), and Australian (14.4%). Filipino (4.5%), Sri Lankan (1.1%), and Samoan (1.2%) ethnicities are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.0%, 0.3%, and 0.5% respectively.

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

Tallawong's median age is 32 years, which is notably younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tallawong has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (23.7%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.7%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is substantially higher than the national average of 14.3%. According to data from the 2021 Census, demographic aging in Tallawong is evident with the median age increasing from 30 years to 32 years between 2016 and 2021. Key changes include the growth of the 45-54 age group from 8.5% to 14.4%, and an increase in the 5-14 cohort from 16.1% to 20.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 21.5% to 11.0%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 10.6% to 9.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Tallawong's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 89%, adding 1,074 residents and reaching a total of 2,287. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 5% (an increase of 49 people).