Tallong
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Tallong, NSW 2579.
About Tallong
Welcome to Tallong
Tallong is a small village in the New South Wales Southern Highlands, perched on the Illawarra escarpment side of the region between Marulan and Goulburn. It's the kind of place people find when they're looking to get well and truly away from city density without giving up the idea of a train line or a highway nearby.
With a population of just 914 and a median age of 48, Tallong suits those after a slower, quieter pace of life — tree-changers, retirees, hobby farmers and families happy to trade suburban conveniences for space, bushland and a strong sense of community.
Lifestyle & character
Life in Tallong revolves around its natural surroundings rather than a bustling main street. The village sits close to Morton National Park, and the dramatic Badgerys Lookout and Long Point walking tracks are among the drawcards that bring visitors through on weekends. For locals, it's a lifestyle built around acreage living, quiet mornings and easy access to the wider Southern Highlands without the crowds or price tags of towns like Berrima or Bowral.
Schools & families
Tallong Public School anchors the village as a genuine community hub, offering a small-school setting that many families specifically seek out over larger regional alternatives. For high school and broader educational options, families typically look to nearby Goulburn, which is a short drive away and offers a fuller range of secondary schooling.
Getting around
Despite its rural feel, Tallong has its own railway station on the Southern Highlands Line, giving residents a direct rail link toward Goulburn and on to the Sydney network — a genuine drawcard for those who want country living with a practical way to still reach the city. The Hume Highway is also within easy reach, making Tallong a workable base for those commuting to Goulburn or further afield by car.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Tallong tends toward classic rural and semi-rural blocks, with houses making up 61% of current listings and land making up the remaining 39% — a mix that reflects the village's ongoing appeal to buyers wanting to build rather than simply buy established. Expect a range from older weatherboard and brick cottages through to newer homes designed for acreage living, many set on generous blocks with room for sheds, gardens or a few animals.
The property market
With land making up close to two in five listings, Tallong remains a place where buyers can still secure a vacant block and build to their own brief, which is increasingly rare in much of the Southern Highlands. The established house stock, meanwhile, tends to attract those wanting a turnkey rural lifestyle without the wait of a build. The relatively even split between house and land listings points to a market still evolving, with room for both established buyers and those looking to create something new.
Parks & recreation
Tallong's biggest recreational asset is its proximity to Morton National Park, one of the largest national parks in the state, offering bushwalking, lookouts and access to the dramatic sandstone gorge country the Southern Highlands is known for. Closer to home, the village itself offers a slower recreational rhythm — walking tracks, birdwatching and the simple appeal of wide-open rural outlooks rather than manicured parkland.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Tallong, NSW 2579.
Population
914
residents (2021)
Median age
48
years
Household income
$1,579
median, per week
Median rent
$385
per week
Median mortgage
$2,015
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Tallong
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Tallong
$1.50m
510 Mulwaree Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$495k
1058 Caoura Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Tallong suburb FAQ
Is Tallong a good place to live?
Tallong is in the traditional lands of the Gundungurra people. Tallong is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 914 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Tallong?
Tallong has a population of 914 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 48.
What schools are in Tallong?
There is 1 school in or near Tallong, including Tallong Public School.
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