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Tallimba

NSW 2669 • New South Wales

185
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
610.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Tallimba

Tallimba is a small village and rural locality in the Bland Shire of New South Wales' Central West, situated approximately 35 kilometres south-west of West Wyalong. The locality covers a vast 611 square kilometres of flat agricultural land on the western slopes and plains, and had a population of 185 as of the 2021 Census. Tallimba falls within the Riverina federal electorate and Murray state electorate, and is part of NSW's broad cereal cropping and pastoral belt.

Life in Tallimba centres on farming and the close-knit rural community, with grain growing and grazing the dominant land uses across the surrounding properties. The village is a 90-minute drive from Wagga Wagga, the nearest major city, and around 34 kilometres from West Wyalong, which provides essential services including shops, schools, and medical facilities. Tallimba exemplifies small-town rural NSW life, appealing to those who value wide open spaces and a strong agricultural community.

Tallimba falls under postcode 2669 and is governed by the Bland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2669
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bland
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.81°, 146.67°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
610.94 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2669

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2669 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,649
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,465

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2669; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
480 km
By Train
No practical rail connection; nearest is West Wyalong with very limited CountryLink services
By Car (Peak)
5-5.5 hours (via Newell Highway and Hume Highway)
By Car (Off-Peak)
4.5-5 hours

🛣️ Wagga Wagga (~130 km south-east) has regional airport and coach services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote rural village; a car is essential as all services are in West Wyalong or further afield

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
185
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Bland Local Government Area, which contains Tallimba. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
183.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
146.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
330 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
238.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Bland →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tallimba known for? +

Tallimba is known as a quiet agricultural village in the Bland Shire, surrounded by grain cropping and grazing properties typical of Central West NSW's flat plains.

How far is Tallimba from West Wyalong? +

Tallimba is approximately 35 kilometres south-west of West Wyalong, the nearest service centre in the Bland Shire, a short drive via local roads.

Does Tallimba have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport to Tallimba. The nearest town with limited CountryLink coach access is West Wyalong; a car is the only practical transport option.

What is the population of Tallimba? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tallimba has a population of 185 people across a large locality of approximately 611 square kilometres of flat agricultural land.

Is Tallimba a good place to live? +

Tallimba suits those who value a remote rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a strong agricultural community feel. Essential services require a drive to West Wyalong or further to Wagga Wagga.

What is the postcode for Tallimba? +

The postcode for Tallimba, NSW is 2669.

Is Tallimba a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tallimba is part of the Bland LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.