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Tambo
2 km²
Low weekly rents and affordable housing define Tambo, a small Queensland community of 283 people. The area has grown significantly older, with a typical resident now aged 49 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. This shift is mirrored by a shrinking population, which fell by 29% since 2011. It is a place where traditional Australian roots remain strong and many residents now live alone.
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The community is far older than the national figure, and the proportion of people aged 65 and over has risen sharply to 26.5%. There is also a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 9.9%, which is well above the state average.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89% born here, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 2.1% of residents using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
Christianity is the dominant faith at 66.4%, while the proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,178, and only 3.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.7% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.4% needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common than in most areas, with 19.3% of people pitching in, and there is a higher-than-average number of Defence Force veterans.
Living arrangements have shifted toward smaller households, with a much higher proportion of people living alone (36.7%) compared to the state average.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 44.2% are owned outright. This is reflected in very low costs, with typical weekly rents at just $144.
Cars are essential as no one commutes by public transport, though 9.1% of homes do not have a motor vehicle, which is higher than in most areas.
The community is quite stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years than the state average and no recent arrivals from overseas.
A high proportion of the workforce is employed full-time, with many people working in public administration, safety, and agriculture.
The area is very walkable for daily needs, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools.