Tallawong
NSW 2762 · Blacktown
6,570 (2021) → 9,991 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tallawong is a high growth suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2762, about 36km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.39M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 31km inland. Tallawong has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (19.85%), China (3.79%), Philippines (3.07%), New Zealand (2.19%), Pakistan (2.01%)
Top languages: Punjabi (6.97%), Hindi (6.09%), Mandarin (4.84%), Gujarati (3.93%), Urdu (2.5%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Schofields Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1079
- Galungara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1113
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1094
- Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)Secondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1074
- St John Paul II Catholic College (Schofields)Secondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1054
- Aspect Western Sydney School, SchofieldsSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
- Aspect Western Sydney School, St Joseph'sPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- Riverbank Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1133
- Riverstone High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 962
- South Creek SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 973
- Norwest Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1094
- Rouse Hill Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1120
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tallawong
Is Tallawong safe?
Tallawong has a residential safety score of 65/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,683 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tallawong?
In Tallawong, the median house price is $1.39M and the median unit price is $664K. Median weekly house rent is $790.
How far is Tallawong from Sydney CBD?
Tallawong is about 35.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 79 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tallawong?
Tallawong has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tallawong?
Tallawong has a transport score of 92/100 and 25 bus stops.