Cambalong vs Tombong

Cambalong and Tombong are both sparsely populated rural areas in New South Wales. Cambalong is the larger of the two with 12 residents, while Tombong has no recorded population. In Cambalong, typical weekly household and personal incomes are $1,124, which is far higher than the $450 typical for Tombong. Homes in Cambalong also tend to be larger, with 1.8 people per home compared to just 1.0 in Tombong.

Both areas are completely car-dependent and lack local shops, parks, or schools within walking distance. They share a similar landscape, though the ground in Tombong is steeper. While residents in both areas are far older than the national figure, those in Tombong are noticeably older, with a typical age of 68 compared to 63 in Cambalong.