Talawa is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about south-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 53 for the state suburb of Talawa.
Talawa is a confirmed suburb/locality. The name is an Aboriginal word meaning rain.
The Ringarooma River passes through from south to north.
The C423 route (Mathinna Plains Road) follows the eastern boundary for a short distance. Route C426 (Barnett Street / East Maurice Road / Cottons Bridge Road) starts at an intersection with C423 and runs west across the locality before exiting to the north-west. Route C427 (a continuation of East Maurice Road) starts at an intersection with C426 and runs north before exiting.