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 Nov 2025, the population of the Tallawong statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 9,312 people. This reflects an increase of 2,742 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,570 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 6,479 estimated 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. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,558 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Tallawong (SA2)'s growth rate of 41.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state's 7.6% and metropolitan area growth rates, 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 15,687 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 168.7% 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Tallawong has averaged around 337 new dwelling approvals each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, an estimated 1,688 homes were approved, with a further 21 approved so far in FY26. Each year, on average, 2.9 new residents are gained for each dwelling built, reflecting robust demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $394,000. This financial year, $9.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tallawong records 167.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers ample choice, though construction activity has eased recently. This level is well above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consist of 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the area's existing housing composition of 86.0% houses. This trend indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 121 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Future projections show Tallawong adding 15,711 residents by 2041, as estimated in the latest AreaSearch quarterly report. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

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 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, Schofields. The following list outlines 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 representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.5%. As of September 2025, there are 6,191 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% and workforce participation at 74.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Finance & insurance shows notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, education & training has lower representation at 7.1%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 5.5% while unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but specific industry projections suggest Tallawong's employment could 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Tallawong suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $68,039 and an average income of $78,819. This is higher than the national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $74,067 (median) and $85,802 (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. The largest income bracket comprises 38.1% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,547 residents), similar to regional levels where 30.9% fall into this bracket. A substantial proportion of high earners (44.2%) in Tallawong have incomes above $3,000 per week. 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 structure, 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 86.4% 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 was $3,000, above Sydney metro's average of $2,700, while the median weekly rent was $575 compared to Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, Tallawong's mortgage repayments were significantly 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 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 exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 48.7% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are 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 aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (14.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 34.3% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (13.1%), secondary (7.6%), and tertiary (5.6%).

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

Tallawong has 31 operational public transport stops. These include both lightrail and bus services. There are 25 unique routes serving these stops, collectively handling 10,223 weekly passenger trips.

Residents' access to transport is rated good, with an average distance of 219 meters to the nearest stop. Daily service frequency averages 1,460 trips across all routes, equating to approximately 329 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 demonstrates excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 58% (~5,405 people) of Tallawong residents have private health cover, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average. 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 free from medical ailments, compared to 80.0% in Greater Sydney. Tallawong has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 4.2% (391 people), compared to 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 one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 55.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 52.1% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Tallawong, comprising 37.1% of its population. However, Hinduism stands out as significantly overrepresented, making up 21.7% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 20.2%.

The top three ancestry groups in Tallawong are Other (24.9%), Indian (17.5%), and Australian (14.4%). Notably, Filipino (4.5%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 6.2%, Sri Lankan (1.1%) is slightly higher than the regional average of 0.9%, and Samoan (1.2%) is also higher than the regional average of 0.6%.

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

Tallawong's median age in 2021 was 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tallawong had a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (24.3%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (5.0%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds was notably higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 45 to 54 grew from 8.5% to 11.1%, while the 35 to 44 age group increased from 22.4% to 24.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 21.5% to 17.4%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 10.6% to 8.6%. Demographic projections indicate that Tallawong's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to expand substantially, with an increase of 2,911 people (129%), reaching a total of 5,174 residents in this age group.