Tamboon vs Wingan River

Wingan River and Tamboon are both sparsely populated areas in East Gippsland. They differ sharply in age and wealth; the typical resident in Tamboon is far older at 73, compared to just 33 in Wingan River. This is mirrored in income, with typical weekly family income far higher in Tamboon at $2,249, while in Wingan River it is $900. Households in Wingan River are also much larger, with 5.0 people per home compared to 1.7 in Tamboon.

Both areas are car-dependent and have typical household incomes that sit at the same $900 level. They also share a similar landscape, with terrain slopes around 9.5% to 9.8%. While Tamboon has a few more amenities within a short walk, such as 64.5% of homes being near a park, both areas lack nearby schools, grocery stores and health services.