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Tallong

NSW 2579 • New South Wales

914
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
198.31 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietCommuter Belt
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About Tallong

Tallong is a small village in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, located within Goulburn-Mulwaree Council approximately 8 kilometres east of Marulan, 32 kilometres east of Goulburn, and 160 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Situated at an elevation of 620 metres on the Southern Tablelands, the locality covers a broad area of around 198 square kilometres and had a population of 914 at the 2021 census, with a median household income of approximately $42,834. The village has a long history tied to the opening of the Main Southern Railway in 1869 and early pastoral settlement along Barber's Creek.

Tallong is notable for its heritage railway station and is home to the Tallong Midge Orchid (Genoplesium plumosum), a protected species found only in the area surrounding the village and first identified in 1997. The principal industries today include stud farms, arts and crafts, and services for surrounding agricultural properties, giving the village a quiet, creative rural character. Residents are within a 30-minute drive of Goulburn's full retail and health services, and the Southern Highlands townships of Bundanoon and Moss Vale are accessible within 45 minutes. Tallong appeals to those seeking a tranquil country retreat on the Southern Tablelands.

Tallong falls under postcode 2579 and is governed by the Goulburn Mulwaree Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Whitlam, while state elections fall under the Goulburn electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2579
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goulburn Mulwaree
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Goulburn
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.71°, 150.13°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
198.31 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Tallong for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$920K
28 sales · ▼ 10.2% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2579

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2579, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,834
Median 2023–24
$54,570
▲ 27.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$75,515

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2579; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Tallong (heritage only)
0.5 km
7 min
Marulan
8 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Goulburn / regional connections Approx. 35 min to Goulburn

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
Occasional XPT service from Goulburn (32 km away) to Sydney Central; approx. 2 hr 30 min total journey
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min – 2 hr

🛣️ Access via Hume Highway; regular highway driving conditions apply; car most practical for daily use

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Tallong is a rural village with minimal local services; a car is required for virtually all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
914
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 5.8%
Non-DV assault
552.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
259.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.1%
View all 62 offence types for Goulburn Mulwaree →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tallong known for? +

Tallong is known for its heritage railway station (opened 1869), the rare and protected Tallong Midge Orchid found only in the surrounding area, and its peaceful rural character on the Southern Tablelands. The village has a long pastoral and railway history, and today is known for stud farms and a small arts and crafts community.

How far is Tallong from Sydney? +

Tallong is approximately 160 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a drive of around 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours via the Hume Highway.

Does Tallong have public transport? +

Tallong has no regular passenger train services, though its heritage railway station sits on the Main Southern Line. The nearest operational station for Sydney-bound trains is Goulburn, approximately 32 kilometres away, which has limited XPT services. A car is essential for daily travel.

What is the population of Tallong? +

Tallong had a population of 914 at the 2021 Census, spread across a large locality of approximately 198 square kilometres, reflecting the broad pastoral character of the Southern Tablelands.

Is Tallong a good place to live? +

Tallong suits those seeking a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle within the beautiful Southern Highlands landscape. While services are limited locally, Goulburn is under 35 minutes by car, and the Hume Highway makes Sydney accessible as a weekend destination.

What is the postcode for Tallong? +

The postcode for Tallong, New South Wales is 2579.

What is the median house price in Tallong? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $920,000, down 10.2% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Tallong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tallong is part of the Goulburn Mulwaree 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.