Tambellup, WA: suburb profile

The population of Tambellup WA is 281 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tambellup is $480 per week ($24,960 per year). Median rent in Tambellup is $172 per week ($745 per month). Tambellup has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Tambellup has a population density of 52 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tambellup is England. The most common religion is No religion (24.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tambellup is $693.

Population
281
Census 2021
Median income
$480/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$172/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Tambellup vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Tambellup is $480 a week, 40% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 683rd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $172 a week, $148 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 17.4% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 43, 2 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTambellupTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$480/wk$806/wk −40%$766/wk
Household income$987/wk$1,722/wk −43%$1,637/wk
Rent$172/wk$320/wk −46%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$693/mo$1,759/mo −61%$1,733/mo
Median age4341 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.4%18.6% −1.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Tambellup, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tambellup Population

281 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tambellup Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$480/wk
$24,960 per year
Ranked 8,422 of 14,663
Median Rent
$172/wk
$745 per month
Ranked 8,035 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$693/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Tambellup Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $987/wk
Median rent $172/wk
Rent to income 17.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Tambellup against your income

About $4,277 a month
Median rent $172/wk
Left after rent $815/wk
Rent share 17.4%

Tambellup Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
940
avg ICSEA score
35
total students
Tambellup Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 35 students
940
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Tambellup Map

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Tambellup, Western Australia: 34.0432°S, 117.6335°E

Tambellup Schools (1)

People in Tambellup

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (132) Female 52.7% (147)

Population Density

52
people per km²
281 people · 5.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,140
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.3%
New Zealand
1.4%
Philippines
1.4%
Scotland
1.4%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
3.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian Aboriginal
37.0%
Australian
29.9%
English
26.3%
Scottish
6.0%
Irish
5.3%
German
3.2%
New Zealander
1.8%
Filipino
1.4%
Welsh
1.4%
Dutch
1.1%
Italian
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
24.9%
Baptist
20.6%
Not stated
16.4%
Catholic
10.3%
Anglican
9.6%
Uniting Church
9.3%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Othr Protestnt
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

42.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
33.9% 77
Separated
8.8% 20
Divorced
7.5% 17
Widowed
7.0% 16
Never married
42.7% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
30.7%
Couple: no children
29.3%
One parent: children under 15
18.5%
Couple: no children under 15
11.7%
One parent: no children under 15
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.2%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
9.5%
4 persons
5.7%
5 persons
7.6%
6+ persons
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tambellup

Housing Tenure

Of the 104 occupied private dwellings in Tambellup at the 2021 Census, 24.0% were rented, 46.2% owned outright and 16.3% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
46.2% 48 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
16.3% 17 dwellings
Rented
24.0% 25 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
8.7% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.4%
2 bedrooms
15.2%
3 bedrooms
58.7%
4 bedrooms
16.3%
5 bedrooms
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
38.5%
$600-$799/mo
38.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.5%
1 vehicle
44.1%
2 vehicles
24.7%
3 vehicles
21.5%
4+ vehicles
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Tambellup

Employment

Employed full-time
23.6% 42 people
Employed part-time
12.9% 23 people
Unemployed
4.5% 8 people
Not in labour force
59.0% 105 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
45.8%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%
Managers
12.5%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Labourers
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
17.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
4.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$4,000+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.6%
$1-$149/wk
7.4%
$150-$299/wk
9.6%
$300-$399/wk
8.9%
$400-$499/wk
9.6%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.2%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.0%
Walked only
19.7%
Bus
14.1%
Did not go to work
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
77.3%
Bachelor Degree
11.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
29.0%
Engineering
16.1%
Architecture & Building
16.1%
Health
12.9%
Education
12.9%
Management & Commerce
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
44.1%
Secondary: Government
35.6%
Pre-school
10.2%
Vocational Education
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
75.8%
Has need for assistance
6.4%
Need for assistance not stated
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
27
Diabetes
20
Arthritis
18
Cancer
11
Asthma
11
Heart disease
8
Lung condition
7
Kidney disease
3
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
20.5% 38
Did not provide
79.5% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.6% 46
Not a volunteer
75.4% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.2% 8
Never served
95.8% 182

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
2 children
30.4%
3 children
28.6%
4 children
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
27.1%
moved in the last 5 years
15.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
36.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
221
Moved: same area (SA2)
13
Moved from WA
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.8%
5: 14 hours
19.8%
15: 29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
17.0%
Did not do domestic work
31.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
70.0%
Step family: no other children
15.0%
Blended family: no other children
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk $72/wk less rent
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Income: $416/wk Rent: $120/wk $52/wk less rent
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Income: $452/wk Rent: $125/wk $47/wk less rent

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tambellup

What is the population of Tambellup WA?

The population of Tambellup WA is 281 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 52 people per km². Tambellup is ranked #6,157 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tambellup?

The median personal income in Tambellup WA is $480 per week, or $24,960 per year. The median household income is $987 per week. Family income is $1,140 per week. Tambellup is ranked #8,422 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tambellup?

Median rent in Tambellup WA is $172 per week ($745 per month). Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Tambellup ranks #8,035 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tambellup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tambellup WA is $693. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tambellup?

The median age in Tambellup WA is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tambellup a good suburb to live in?

Tambellup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 281. The median income is $480/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51430. All dollar figures in AUD.