Tumbi Umbi

The area has a high proportion of older residents, with 25.2% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. About 5.1% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a higher rate than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community is far less diverse than the state average, with only 13.4% born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.9%. About 35.8% of residents reported having no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state and national averages, with only 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents completed Year 12 at a rate far below the national figure.

Typical household income is about the same as the national figure at $1,657 a week. However, a higher share of households earn $3,000 or more weekly compared to most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 34.1% of people have a long-term health condition, and 6.9% need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

While about 14.2% of people provide unpaid care—a higher rate than most areas—the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in similar communities.

Tumbi Umbi has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. These residents are generally younger than average, with a typical age of 22, and have higher Year 12 completion rates than the national average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (56.1%) or couples without children (29.3%).

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 81% of homes being detached. A higher share of people own their homes outright compared to the state average, though typical mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

Cars are the primary way to get around, but 25.6% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. The area has a high number of public transport stops, though very few people use them to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Full-time employment is much lower than most areas, with many people working in health care, construction, and retail.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.4, which is well below the state average. While most homes are near public transport, many are far from parks, schools and groceries.