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Tallong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tallong NSW is 914 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tallong is $689 per week ($35,828 per year). Median rent in Tallong is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). Tallong has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Tallong has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tallong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tallong is $2,015.

There were 9 recorded offences in Tallong in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Tallong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tallong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$689/wk

$35,828 per year

#5678 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$385/wk

$1,668 per month

#2381 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,015/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tallong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (465) Female 49.2% (450)

Population Density

4.6

people per km²

914 people · 198.3 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,788

Family income/wk

Tallong 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)

Tallong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.9% 137 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.1% 143 dwellings

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

Tallong Country of Birth

Australia

93.7%

England

5.2%

Germany

1.0%

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

Tallong Religion

No Religion

40.4%

Catholic

21.6%

Anglican

20.0%

Not stated

9.0%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Eastern Orthodox

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tallong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

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

Tallong Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

21.2%

SAL Tagalog

18.2%

SAL Tot

18.2%

Greek

15.2%

Other

15.2%

Serbian

12.1%

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

Tallong Employment

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Employed full-time

32.7% 219 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 155 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 12 people

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Not in labour force

42.3% 283 people

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

Tallong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.5%

Bachelor Degree

23.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.2%

Postgraduate Degree

6.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Tallong Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.5%

Professionals

19.9%

Community & Personal Service

16.5%

Managers

15.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.6%

Labourers

4.9%

Sales Workers

4.5%

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

Tallong Field of Study

Engineering

20.0%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Society & Culture

12.7%

Education

9.5%

Architecture & Building

9.1%

Health

8.4%

Agriculture & Environment

8.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.7%

Creative Arts

2.9%

Information Technology

2.9%

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

Tallong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tallong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tallong Marital Status

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Married

55.2% 411

↔️

Separated

4.0% 30

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Divorced

10.8% 80

🕊️

Widowed

4.4% 33

👤

Never married

25.5% 190

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tallong Ancestry

Australian

33.2%

English

30.2%

Irish

10.9%

Scottish

8.2%

Other

5.3%

German

3.4%

Italian

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Dutch

1.4%

Maltese

0.8%

Polish

0.8%

French

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tallong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.0%

Secondary — Government

29.9%

Vocational Education

9.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Pre-school

4.5%

Secondary — Catholic

4.0%

Primary — Catholic

2.8%

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

Tallong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.8% 99

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 1,595

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

Tallong Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.3% 111

—

Not a volunteer

83.7% 570

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tallong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.9%

$450-$599/mo

4.7%

$600-$799/mo

2.4%

$800-$999/mo

3.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tallong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.1%

Did not go to work

16.9%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Walked only

2.5%

Truck

2.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.3%

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

Tallong Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.0%

1 vehicle

18.5%

2 vehicles

41.5%

3 vehicles

23.0%

4+ vehicles

16.0%

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

Tallong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.9%

2 bedrooms

13.0%

3 bedrooms

30.3%

4 bedrooms

39.4%

5 bedrooms

11.1%

6+ bedrooms

2.3%

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

Tallong Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

36.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tallong Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,665

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tallong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Tallong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tallong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.5%

Couple — no children

37.9%

Couple — no children under 15

11.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tallong Military Service

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Previously served

2.9% 20

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Never served

97.1% 665

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tallong Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 108

—

Did not provide

84.1% 571

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tallong Children Ever Born

No children

30.1%

1 child

8.0%

2 children

33.9%

3 children

19.7%

4 children

8.3%

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

Tallong When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Tallong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.4%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

16.3%

30+ hours

17.9%

Did not do domestic work

19.0%

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

Tallong Household Size

1 person

18.8%

2 persons

40.9%

3 persons

12.8%

4 persons

14.1%

5 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tallong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

742

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

Moved from overseas

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Tallong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.6%

Step family — no other children

10.7%

Intact family — other children present

7.8%

Blended family — no other children

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tallong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Tallong Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,579/wk

Median Rent $385/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.4%

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

If you earn X in Tallong

Your weekly income

≈ $6,842/month

Median rent $385/wk

Left after rent $1,194/wk

Rent share 24.4%

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Income: $605/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $215/wk

Tallong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Booral (NSW)

Pop: 457 Income: $721/wk Rent: $310/wk

Shellharbour City Centre

Pop: 457 Income: $506/wk Rent: $400/wk

Barellan

Pop: 459 Income: $670/wk Rent: $200/wk

Yass River

Pop: 459 Income: $1,255/wk Rent: $380/wk

Nelson (The Hills Shire - NSW)

Pop: 460 Income: $963/wk Rent: $450/wk

Mitchells Island

Pop: 462 Income: $575/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tallong

What is the population of Tallong NSW?

The population of Tallong NSW is 914 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².Tallong is ranked #4,107 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tallong?

The median personal income in Tallong NSW is $689 per week, or $35,828 per year.The median household income is $1,579 per week.Family income is $1,788 per week.Tallong is ranked #5,678 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tallong?

Median rent in Tallong NSW is $385 per week ($1,668 per month).Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tallong ranks #2,381 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tallong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tallong NSW is $2,015. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tallong?

The median age in Tallong NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tallong a good suburb to live in?

Tallong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 914.The median income is $689/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% 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: 13749. All dollar figures in AUD.