Suburbs Tambar Springs

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Tambar Springs NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tambar Springs NSW is 273 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tambar Springs is $570 per week ($29,640 per year). Median rent in Tambar Springs is $183 per week ($793 per month). Tambar Springs has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Tambar Springs has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tambar Springs is England. The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tambar Springs is $80.

There were 7 recorded offences in Tambar Springs in 2025-26, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).

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📍 Tambar Springs, New South Wales — 31.4228°S, 149.8732°E

Crime: Low Med High

Tambar Springs Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tambar Springs Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$570/wk
$29,640 per year
#7502 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$183/wk
$793 per month
#7860 of 14,663
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$80/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Tambar Springs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.7% (151) Female 44.3% (120)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
273 people · 993.5 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Tambar Springs 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 & Locality (SAL)

Tambar Springs Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
83.8% 62 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
16.2% 12 dwellings

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

Tambar Springs Country of Birth

Australia
95.8%
England
4.2%

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

Tambar Springs Religion

No Religion
27.9%
Anglican
26.8%
Not stated
18.2%
Catholic
17.5%
Uniting Church
3.7%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tambar Springs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.2%

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

Tambar Springs Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Tambar Springs Employment

💼
Employed full-time
39.5% 68 people
⏰
Employed part-time
11.0% 19 people
🏠
Not in labour force
49.4% 85 people

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

Tambar Springs Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
40.7%
Certificate III/IV
34.6%
Bachelor Degree
18.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.2%

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

Tambar Springs Occupation

Managers
70.4%
Professionals
14.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.6%

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

Tambar Springs Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
25.5%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Engineering
18.2%
Health
12.7%
Education
12.7%
Society & Culture
10.9%

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

Tambar Springs Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tambar Springs Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.2%
$300-$399/wk
7.5%
$400-$499/wk
22.6%
$500-$649/wk
12.9%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
4.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.6%
$4,000+/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tambar Springs Marital Status

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Married
43.9% 100
↔️
Separated
6.1% 14
📋
Divorced
11.4% 26
🕊️
Widowed
7.0% 16
👤
Never married
31.6% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tambar Springs Ancestry

English
34.2%
Australian
33.9%
Irish
9.6%
Scottish
8.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.1%
Other
3.1%
German
2.0%
Italian
1.1%
French
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tambar Springs School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
32.6%
Primary — Government
27.9%
Primary — Catholic
20.9%
Vocational Education
11.6%
Pre-school
7.0%

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

Tambar Springs Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
8.8% 41
✅
No need for assistance
91.2% 423

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

Tambar Springs Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
20.6% 40
—
Not a volunteer
79.4% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tambar Springs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tambar Springs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.7%
Walked only
9.4%
Truck
7.5%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Did not go to work
5.7%

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

Tambar Springs Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.8%
1 vehicle
36.8%
2 vehicles
35.8%
3 vehicles
13.2%
4+ vehicles
10.4%

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

Tambar Springs Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.8%
2 bedrooms
18.5%
3 bedrooms
32.6%
4 bedrooms
30.4%
5 bedrooms
8.7%

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

Tambar Springs Population Mobility

22.0%
moved in the last year
33.8%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tambar Springs Indigenous Population

10.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
48
Indigenous residents
409
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tambar Springs Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
19
Arthritis
14
Asthma
13
Heart disease
9
Lung condition
8
Diabetes
7
Stroke
3

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

Tambar Springs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.1%
$1-$149/wk
2.4%
$150-$299/wk
11.2%
$300-$399/wk
7.1%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tambar Springs Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.3%
Couple — children under 15
35.6%
Couple — no children under 15
11.3%
One parent — children under 15
10.6%
One parent — no children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tambar Springs Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.1% 4
👤
Never served
97.9% 188

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tambar Springs Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.1% 34
—
Did not provide
81.9% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tambar Springs Children Ever Born

No children
9.8%
1 child
15.7%
2 children
43.1%
3 children
13.7%
4 children
17.6%

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

Tambar Springs When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1971–1980
6
1981–1990
4
2001–2010
6

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

Tambar Springs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5–14 hours
22.4%
15–29 hours
13.5%
30+ hours
14.1%
Did not do domestic work
33.9%

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

Tambar Springs Household Size

1 person
34.0%
2 persons
41.5%
3 persons
8.5%
4 persons
10.4%
5 persons
2.8%
6+ persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tambar Springs Where Residents Moved From

Same address
181
Moved from NSW
35
Moved — same area (SA2)
11
Moved from QLD
5

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

Tambar Springs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tambar Springs Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Other Against Person
3
Theft
2
Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Tambar Springs Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,013/wk
Median Rent $183/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.1%

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

If you earn X in Tambar Springs

≈ $4,390/month
Median rent $183/wk
Left after rent $830/wk
Rent share 18.1%

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Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $13/wk
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Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $67/wk
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Income: $641/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $13/wk

Tambar Springs vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 137 Income: $519/wk Rent: $113/wk
Cooyal
Pop: 137 Income: $814/wk Rent: $385/wk
Curban
Pop: 137 Income: $927/wk Rent: $180/wk
Emerald Hill
Pop: 137 Income: $860/wk Rent: $250/wk
Hyams Beach
Pop: 137 Income: $982/wk Rent: $450/wk
Mallanganee
Pop: 137 Income: $460/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tambar Springs

What is the population of Tambar Springs NSW?

The population of Tambar Springs NSW is 273 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Tambar Springs is ranked #6,220 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tambar Springs?

The median personal income in Tambar Springs NSW is $570 per week, or $29,640 per year.The median household income is $1,013 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Tambar Springs is ranked #7,502 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tambar Springs?

Median rent in Tambar Springs NSW is $183 per week ($793 per month).Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tambar Springs ranks #7,860 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tambar Springs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tambar Springs NSW is $80. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tambar Springs?

The median age in Tambar Springs NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tambar Springs a good suburb to live in?

Tambar Springs is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 273.The median income is $570/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% 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: 13759. All dollar figures in AUD.