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Tallawang

NSW 2852 • New South Wales

165
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
194.52 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalQuiet

About Tallawang

Tallawang is a small historical locality in central western New South Wales, located within the Mid-Western Regional Council approximately 323 kilometres north-west of Sydney and 27 kilometres north of Gulgong. The name derives from a Wiradjuri word for 'apple gum', reflecting the area's Aboriginal heritage, and the locality lies in the valley of Tallawang Creek, a tributary of the Cudgegong River. With a population of around 165 residents spread across nearly 195 square kilometres of grazing and farming land, it is a quiet rural community on the Castlereagh Highway.

Tallawang has a rich pastoral and gold mining history stretching back to the 1830s, when European settlers first arrived to raise sheep, and the 1860s, when a minor gold rush brought further development to the area. Today the locality retains its agricultural character, with the nearby town of Gulgong — known as a heritage goldfields town with a well-preserved 19th-century streetscape — providing local services and community facilities. The broader Mudgee region, around 40 kilometres to the south, offers wineries, schools, and regional amenities for Tallawang residents.

Tallawang falls under postcode 2852 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2852
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.28°, 149.46°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
194.52 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coaches (limited) — Mudgee / Dubbo / Sydney Sydney approx. 4-5 hr by coach

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
323 km
By Train
No direct rail; NSW TrainLink coach from Mudgee (40 km south) to Sydney Central; journey approx. 4-5 hours
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 15 min - 3 hr 45 min

🛣️ Car essential; Castlereagh Highway links to Gulgong and Mudgee; located in the central west between Dubbo and Mudgee

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Tallawang has no local shops or services; all daily needs require a car to Gulgong or Mudgee

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Tallawang by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Tallawang Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Tallawang" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
165
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
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Income 2021
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Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tallawang known for? +

Tallawang is known for its deep pastoral heritage and 1860s gold rush history on the Wiradjuri lands of central western NSW, as well as its rural setting along Tallawang Creek near the heritage goldfields town of Gulgong.

How far is Tallawang from Sydney? +

Tallawang is approximately 323 kilometres north-west of Sydney, about a 3.5 to 4 hour drive via Lithgow and Mudgee, or via Bathurst and Orange.

Does Tallawang have public transport? +

Tallawang has no regular local public transport. The nearest coach services are at Gulgong (27 km south) and Mudgee (40 km south), with NSW TrainLink coach services connecting to Sydney.

What is the population of Tallawang? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tallawang has a population of 165 residents spread across a large rural area of nearly 195 square kilometres within the Mid-Western Regional Council.

Is Tallawang a good place to live? +

Tallawang offers a peaceful, semi-remote rural lifestyle in central western NSW, with the heritage character of nearby Gulgong and the wine country of Mudgee within easy reach. It suits those who value open space and agricultural living over urban convenience.

What is the postcode for Tallawang? +

The postcode for Tallawang, NSW is 2852, which it shares with other localities in the Mid-Western region around Mudgee and Gulgong.