Tallwood NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tallwood NSW is 67 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tallwood is $919 per week ($47,788 per year). Median rent in Tallwood is $200 per week ($867 per month). Tallwood has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Tallwood has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tallwood is $1,300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Tallwood in 2024-25, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Tallwood Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tallwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$919/wk
$47,788 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Tallwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (38) Female 46.5% (33)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
67 people · 34.7 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Tallwood Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tallwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
53.8% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.2% 12 dwellings

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

Tallwood Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Tallwood Religion

No Religion
32.4%
Anglican
28.2%
Catholic
25.4%
Uniting Church
7.0%
Not stated
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tallwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.5%

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

Tallwood Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 26 people
Employed part-time
15.4% 8 people
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Not in labour force
34.6% 18 people

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

Tallwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.1%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%
Postgraduate Degree
10.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.7%

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

Tallwood Occupation

Managers
44.0%
Professionals
24.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.0%
Clerical & Administrative
16.0%

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

Tallwood Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.4%
Health
21.7%
Education
21.7%
Engineering
13.0%
Architecture & Building
13.0%

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

Tallwood Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tallwood Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
24.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
40.0%
$4,000+/wk
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tallwood Marital Status

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Married
82.1% 46
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Never married
17.9% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tallwood Ancestry

Australian
35.1%
English
25.5%
Irish
14.9%
Scottish
14.9%
Dutch
5.3%
Polish
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tallwood School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Tallwood Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.4% 4
No need for assistance
96.6% 115

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

Tallwood Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.7% 16
Not a volunteer
73.3% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tallwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tallwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.0%
Did not go to work
13.0%

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

Tallwood Car Ownership

2 vehicles
35.3%
3 vehicles
44.1%
4+ vehicles
20.6%

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

Tallwood Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
47.8%
4 bedrooms
52.2%

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

Tallwood Population Mobility

4.4%
moved in the last year
22.4%
moved in the last 5 years
63.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tallwood Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
124
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tallwood Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Mental health
5
Cancer
4
Diabetes
4

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

Tallwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.9%
$150-$299/wk
7.8%
$300-$399/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tallwood Family Structure

Couple — no children
71.7%
Couple — children under 15
18.9%
Couple — no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tallwood Military Service

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Previously served
5.4% 3
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Never served
94.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tallwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
24.6% 15
Did not provide
75.4% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tallwood Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Tallwood When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5

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

Tallwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.3%
5–14 hours
36.2%
15–29 hours
6.9%
30+ hours
13.8%
Did not do domestic work
13.8%

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

Tallwood Household Size

1 person
13.8%
2 persons
58.6%
3 persons
27.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tallwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address
65
Moved from NSW
3

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

Tallwood Family Blending

Step family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tallwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Assault
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Tallwood Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,036/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.8%

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

If you earn X in Tallwood

≈ $8,823/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,836/wk
Rent share 9.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tallwood vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tallwood

What is the population of Tallwood NSW?

The population of Tallwood NSW is 67 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Tallwood?

The median personal income in Tallwood NSW is $919 per week, or $47,788 per year.The median household income is $2,036 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Tallwood?

Median rent in Tallwood NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tallwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tallwood NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tallwood?

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

Is Tallwood a good suburb to live in?

Tallwood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 67.The median income is $919/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13752. All dollar figures in AUD.