Tolwong
NSW 2622 • New South Wales
About Tolwong
Tolwong is a remote rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, located within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area. Covering approximately 106 square kilometres with a postcode of 2622, it sits roughly 80 kilometres southwest of Braidwood and about 150 kilometres south of Sydney. The locality has a very small population and is characterised by rugged bushland and steep terrain along the Shoalhaven River corridor.
Tolwong is a deeply rural area surrounded by native eucalypt forests and bushland, offering seclusion and natural beauty. The Shoalhaven River and its tributaries provide scenic landscapes and opportunities for bushwalking and fishing. There are no local shops, schools, or services — residents travel to Braidwood or Goulburn for all amenities. The locality appeals to those seeking an off-grid or farming lifestyle in a remote Australian bush setting.
Tolwong falls under postcode 2622 and is governed by the Shoalhaven Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the South Coast electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2622
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2622, 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 2622; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited/no regular services — Braidwood N/A
Commute to Braidwood
🛣️ An extremely remote locality accessible primarily by unsealed roads. Private vehicle is essential.
A remote rural locality with no infrastructure, shops, or services. All travel requires a private vehicle on rural roads.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Braidwood Central School ICSEA 10054842 2249 Wilson St
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Park Lane
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Shoalhaven Local Government Area, which contains Tolwong. 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)