Tambo

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 26.4% of people aged 65 and over. There is a strong First Nations presence, as 10.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.3% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language here, with 92.1% using it exclusively at home. Only 1.9% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common in Tambo, with 65.1% identifying as Christian. This helps explain why the 28.0% of people reporting no religion is far below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 33.5% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Only 5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,272. Only 9.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national average of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.8% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with asthma and arthritis being the most reported conditions.

Tambo has a strong culture of giving back, with 21.0% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Additionally, 6.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a rate much higher than most areas.

First Nations residents are far more likely to have completed Year 12 (60.0%) than those in similar areas, though their typical personal income of $450 is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinct here, as 35.8% of people live alone, which is far above the national average of 25.6%. Consequently, the typical home is smaller, with only 2.2 people per household.

Every single home in Tambo is a separate house. Rent is much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly payment of $144, and 38.8% of homes are owned outright.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. While 52.5% of people drive to work, 22.2% walk, and 8.5% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with no recent arrivals from overseas. About 35.8% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 67.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 26.6% of all jobs.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools. However, the area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 4.0, as there are no health services within walking distance.