Tallawong, NSW 2762 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tallawong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2762, home to 6,570 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Blacktown local government area and roughly 35 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,570
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $2,759 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,137 /week
- Median family income
- $2,785 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blacktown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Blacktown
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Greenway
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $575 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Galungara Public School
- The Ponds High School
- Riverbank Public School
- Schofields Public School
- Tallawong Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 83 bus stops
- Schofields Rd After Boundary Rd
- Schofields Rd After Alex Av
- Alex Av After Heathland Av
- Alex Av Before Shen St
- Schofields Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 19 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 34.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 3,017 resolvable premises in Tallawong. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 737 across postcode 2762 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 260 violent offences, 185 theft, 94 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tallawong?
Tallawong (NSW 2762) had 6,570 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Blacktown local government area.
What is the median rent in Tallawong?
The median advertised rent in Tallawong is $575/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tallawong?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Tallawong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Galungara Public School (0.8 km), The Ponds High School (1.1 km), Riverbank Public School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tallawong?
Tallawong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tallawong?
Across postcode 2762, 737 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (260), theft (185), property damage (94). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Tallawong?
In Tallawong, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (34.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Tallawong?
85 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tallawong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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