Tambo Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Tambo Compares
Tambo vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tambo | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,272 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $144 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $729 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Tambo is a very remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4478. It lies roughly 735 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Blackall Tambo.
According to the 2021 Census, Tambo has a population of 318 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,272, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 32 (10.1% of residents).
Housing in Tambo includes a median weekly rent of $144, median monthly mortgage repayment of $729, with 134 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 63.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tambo scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Tambo is served by Tambo State School.
Tambo is part of the Outback - South statistical area in Queensland.
Tambo Details
| Postcode | 4478 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 318 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,272/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $702/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $144 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $729 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 617.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 134 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 32 (10.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -24.883333 |
| Longitude | 146.25 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 735 km |
| Region (SA4) | Queensland - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - South |
| Local Government | Blackall Tambo |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 55 (17.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 28 (8.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 65 (20.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 92 (28.9%) |
| 65+ years | 80 (25.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 38 (11.9%) |
| Arthritis | 36 (11.3%) |
| Diabetes | 30 (9.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 20 (6.3%) |
| Cancer | 9 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 4 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 11 (8.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 47 (35.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 55 (41.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 21 (15.7%) |
Schools in Tambo
Suburbs Near Tambo
Same Postcode (4478)
More Tambo Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.