Tallwood
NSW 2798 • New South Wales
About Tallwood
Tallwood is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, covering approximately 35 square kilometres of mixed farming and bushland country west of Bathurst. Situated within postcode 2798 associated with the Bathurst area, the locality lies in a transitional zone between the western slopes and the central tablelands, with grazing and some cultivation across its undulating terrain. With a population of around 67 residents, Tallwood is a quiet semi-rural community characteristic of the Bathurst hinterland's relaxed pastoral landscape.
The city of Bathurst, approximately 30 to 40 kilometres to the east, is readily accessible and provides a comprehensive range of regional services including Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Base Hospital, major supermarkets, and the iconic Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit. The broader region offers excellent lifestyle appeal, combining the heritage character of Australia's oldest inland city with cool-climate agriculture, trout fishing in the Macquarie River, and a growing arts and food scene. Tallwood residents enjoy a quiet acreage setting within easy driving distance of this well-serviced regional centre.
Tallwood falls under postcode 2798 and is governed by the Blayney Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2798
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2798, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2798; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Bathurst N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Great Western Highway (A32) is the main arterial route east to Sydney via Lithgow and the Blue Mountains
A dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services; all daily needs require travel by car to Bathurst
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Millthorpe Public School ICSEA 10536366 3104 Park St
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Spring Terrace Public School ICSEA 9276365 4287 573 Forest Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Blayney Local Government Area, which contains Tallwood. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)