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Talbingo NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Talbingo, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Talbingo NSW is 224 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Talbingo is $531 per week ($27,612 per year). Median rent in Talbingo is $190 per week ($823 per month). Talbingo has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Talbingo has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Talbingo is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Talbingo is $1,365.

There were 6 recorded offences in Talbingo in 2025-26, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Talbingo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Talbingo Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$531/wk

$27,612 per year

#7919 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$190/wk

$823 per month

#7769 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

61years

23 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,365/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Talbingo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (115) Female 48.4% (108)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

224 people · 88.3 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,224

Family income/wk

Talbingo Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Talbingo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

86.7% 52 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

13.3% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Talbingo Country of Birth

Australia

92.1%

Germany

4.5%

England

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Talbingo Religion

No Religion

35.7%

Anglican

21.6%

Not stated

17.4%

Catholic

12.7%

Christian (other)

4.2%

Eastern Orthodox

3.3%

Baptist

2.8%

Lutheran

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Talbingo Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

51.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

32.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Talbingo Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Talbingo Employment

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Employed full-time

19.5% 32 people

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Employed part-time

11.6% 19 people

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Unemployed

5.5% 9 people

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Not in labour force

63.4% 104 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Talbingo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Bachelor Degree

15.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Talbingo Occupation

Managers

26.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.5%

Labourers

20.6%

Professionals

14.7%

Community & Personal Service

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Talbingo Field of Study

Engineering

64.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

24.0%

Society & Culture

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Talbingo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Talbingo Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$500-$649/wk

15.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Talbingo Marital Status

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Married

60.5% 115

↔️

Separated

4.7% 9

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Divorced

10.0% 19

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Widowed

5.8% 11

👤

Never married

18.9% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Talbingo Ancestry

English

30.0%

Australian

29.1%

Scottish

12.1%

Irish

7.7%

German

4.9%

Other

4.5%

Chinese

2.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Vietnamese

2.0%

Welsh

2.0%

Italian

1.6%

Macedonian

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Talbingo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

76.2%

Secondary — Government

23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Talbingo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.3% 39

✅

No need for assistance

89.7% 341

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Talbingo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

31.1% 51

—

Not a volunteer

68.9% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Talbingo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Talbingo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.7%

Did not go to work

19.6%

Car (passenger)

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Talbingo Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.4%

1 vehicle

43.2%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Talbingo Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

22.0%

3 bedrooms

62.2%

4 bedrooms

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Talbingo Population Mobility

10.4%

moved in the last year

26.0%

moved in the last 5 years

12.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

32.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Talbingo Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

371

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Talbingo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Talbingo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$1-$149/wk

7.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Talbingo Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.4%

Couple — children under 15

31.6%

Couple — no children under 15

11.0%

One parent — children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Talbingo Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 8

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Never served

95.3% 162

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Talbingo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 26

—

Did not provide

84.2% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Talbingo Children Ever Born

No children

16.4%

1 child

7.5%

2 children

31.3%

3 children

28.4%

4 children

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Talbingo When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Talbingo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.8%

5–14 hours

28.7%

15–29 hours

16.2%

30+ hours

15.0%

Did not do domestic work

29.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Talbingo Household Size

1 person

38.3%

2 persons

39.4%

3 persons

9.6%

4 persons

6.4%

5 persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Talbingo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

164

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Talbingo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Talbingo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Talbingo Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $969/wk

Median Rent $190/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Talbingo

Your weekly income

≈ $4,199/month

Median rent $190/wk

Left after rent $779/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Talbingo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Courabyra

Pop: 112 Income: $599/wk Rent: $163/wk

Croom

Pop: 112 Income: $787/wk Rent: $365/wk

Long Flat (NSW)

Pop: 112 Income: $525/wk Rent: $300/wk

Lower Southgate

Pop: 112 Income: $762/wk Rent: $180/wk

Manar

Pop: 112 Income: $1,034/wk Rent: $485/wk

Melinga

Pop: 112 Income: $776/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talbingo

What is the population of Talbingo NSW?

The population of Talbingo NSW is 224 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Talbingo is ranked #6,672 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Talbingo?

The median personal income in Talbingo NSW is $531 per week, or $27,612 per year.The median household income is $969 per week.Family income is $1,224 per week.Talbingo is ranked #7,919 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Talbingo?

Median rent in Talbingo NSW is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Talbingo ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Talbingo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Talbingo NSW is $1,365. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Talbingo?

The median age in Talbingo NSW is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Talbingo a good suburb to live in?

Talbingo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 224.The median income is $531/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13745. All dollar figures in AUD.