New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Tamban NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tamban, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Tamban NSW is 94 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tamban is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Tamban is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Tamban has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Tamban has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (69% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tamban is $1,083.

There were 13 recorded offences in Tamban in 2024-25, a rate of 138 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Tamban Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tamban Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

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Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tamban Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (51) Female 47.4% (46)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

94 people · 68.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,174

Family income/wk

Tamban Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Tamban Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.7% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.3% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Tamban Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Tamban Religion

No Religion

69.2%

Anglican

14.3%

Catholic

8.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.4%

Not stated

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tamban Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Tamban Employment

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Employed full-time

29.9% 23 people

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Employed part-time

20.8% 16 people

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Unemployed

6.5% 5 people

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Not in labour force

42.9% 33 people

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

Tamban Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.9%

Bachelor Degree

20.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Postgraduate Degree

8.8%

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

Tamban Occupation

Professionals

50.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.7%

Managers

13.6%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

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

Tamban Field of Study

Health

30.8%

Engineering

23.1%

Agriculture & Environment

23.1%

Society & Culture

23.1%

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

Tamban Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tamban Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

10.5%

$650-$799/wk

18.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

23.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tamban Marital Status

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Married

40.5% 32

↔️

Separated

7.6% 6

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Divorced

17.7% 14

👤

Never married

34.2% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tamban Ancestry

Australian

37.1%

English

32.8%

Irish

8.6%

Scottish

6.0%

Maltese

5.2%

German

4.3%

Italian

3.4%

Dutch

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tamban School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

55.6%

Pre-school

44.4%

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

Tamban Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.6% 10

✅

No need for assistance

94.4% 167

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

Tamban Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.5% 8

—

Not a volunteer

89.5% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tamban Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

36.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tamban How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Tamban Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

47.5%

3 vehicles

10.0%

4+ vehicles

17.5%

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

Tamban Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

28.3%

3 bedrooms

43.5%

4 bedrooms

28.3%

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

Tamban Population Mobility

9.0%

moved in the last year

24.1%

moved in the last 5 years

15.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tamban Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

179

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tamban Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Mental health

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

Tamban Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.8%

$1-$149/wk

13.8%

$150-$299/wk

13.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.6%

$3,500+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tamban Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.0%

Couple — children under 15

22.9%

Couple — no children under 15

18.6%

One parent — no children under 15

11.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tamban Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 3

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Never served

96.3% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tamban Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 12

—

Did not provide

85.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tamban Children Ever Born

No children

14.3%

2 children

52.4%

3 children

19.0%

4 children

14.3%

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

Tamban Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.1%

5–14 hours

23.5%

15–29 hours

18.8%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

30.6%

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

Tamban Household Size

1 person

29.7%

2 persons

40.5%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tamban Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Tamban Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tamban Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 13 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Tamban Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $949/wk

Median Rent $270/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Tamban

Your weekly income

≈ $4,112/month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $679/wk

Rent share 28.5%

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Income: $554/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $70/wk

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Income: $476/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $70/wk

Barham

Income: $571/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $85/wk

Barraba

Income: $470/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $75/wk

Harden

Income: $550/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $50/wk

Tamban vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bannaby

Pop: 47 Income: $743/wk

Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings - NSW)

Pop: 47 Income: $675/wk

Burra (Snowy Valleys - NSW)

Pop: 47 Income: $974/wk Rent: $180/wk

Cobark

Pop: 47 Income: $695/wk

Fern Gully

Pop: 47 Income: $924/wk Rent: $340/wk

Fullerton

Pop: 47 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Tamban

Tamban vs Bannaby →Tamban vs Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings - NSW) →Tamban vs Burra (Snowy Valleys - NSW) →Tamban vs Cobark →

Frequently Asked Questions About Tamban

What is the population of Tamban NSW?

The population of Tamban NSW is 94 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Tamban?

The median personal income in Tamban NSW is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,174 per week.

How much is rent in Tamban?

Median rent in Tamban NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 28.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Tamban?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tamban NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tamban?

The median age in Tamban NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tamban a good suburb to live in?

Tamban is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 94.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.5% 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: 13758. All dollar figures in AUD.