Tambellup

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 42.7% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than Australia as a whole.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national average at 9.3%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 81.9% of residents. While 5.3% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, the town has a very low rate of people who speak little or no English.

The community is more religious than most of Australia, with 55.9% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 26.3% of the population, a figure far below the national average.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and those with qualifications often work in agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $987. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 34.5% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 10% of the population has a mental health condition.

Volunteering is high, with 20.2% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. This community also provides a lot of unpaid care, with 16.7% of people doing so.

Family structures are varied, with a very high proportion of one-parent families at 28.8%. At the same time, 36.5% of people live alone, which is far above the national average.

Housing is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $172. Almost half of all homes are owned outright, and most are separate houses, though they tend to be smaller than those in other areas.

While 62% of people drive to work, 14.1% use public transport, which is far above the national average. However, a small number of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 23.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. No new arrivals from overseas were recorded in 2021.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, with only 36% of adults in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 14.6%, which is well above the state average, and many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, as there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, many homes are close to schools and parks.