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Tamrookum QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tamrookum, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Tamrookum QLD is 94 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tamrookum is $515 per week ($26,780 per year). Median rent in Tamrookum is $200 per week ($867 per month). Tamrookum has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Tamrookum has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tamrookum is India. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tamrookum is $1,867.

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Tamrookum Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tamrookum Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$515/wk

$26,780 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,867/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tamrookum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.3% (58) Female 43.7% (45)

Population Density

4.5

people per km²

94 people · 20.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,541

Family income/wk

Tamrookum 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)

Tamrookum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.2% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.8% 5 dwellings

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

Tamrookum Country of Birth

Australia

94.0%

India

6.0%

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

Tamrookum Religion

No Religion

39.4%

Catholic

21.2%

Anglican

13.5%

Not stated

9.6%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

4.8%

Othr Rel Sikhism

3.8%

Other Religions Tot

3.8%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tamrookum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

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

Tamrookum Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

100.0%

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

Tamrookum Employment

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Employed full-time

43.6% 34 people

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Employed part-time

14.1% 11 people

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Unemployed

5.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

37.2% 29 people

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

Tamrookum Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.1%

Bachelor Degree

29.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.2%

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

Tamrookum Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

38.5%

Managers

30.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

30.8%

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

Tamrookum Field of Study

Engineering

45.5%

Health

27.3%

Management & Commerce

27.3%

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

Tamrookum Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tamrookum Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

37.5%

$800-$999/wk

18.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

25.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tamrookum Marital Status

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Married

50.6% 40

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Divorced

10.1% 8

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Widowed

5.1% 4

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Never married

34.2% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tamrookum Ancestry

Australian

35.2%

English

33.6%

Irish

14.4%

Scottish

4.8%

Indian

3.2%

Italian

3.2%

Other

3.2%

German

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tamrookum School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.7%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Vocational Education

20.0%

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

Tamrookum Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 9

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 172

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

Tamrookum Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.4% 19

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Not a volunteer

75.6% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tamrookum Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

37.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tamrookum How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.4%

Car (passenger)

12.9%

Walked only

9.7%

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

Tamrookum Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

36.7%

3 vehicles

10.0%

4+ vehicles

36.7%

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

Tamrookum Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

53.1%

4 bedrooms

28.1%

5 bedrooms

18.8%

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

Tamrookum Population Mobility

22.6%

moved in the last year

43.7%

moved in the last 5 years

6.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tamrookum Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

187

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tamrookum Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Tamrookum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

15.8%

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tamrookum Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.8%

Couple — no children

24.3%

Couple — no children under 15

23.0%

One parent — no children under 15

9.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tamrookum Military Service

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Previously served

5.2% 4

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Never served

94.8% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tamrookum Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

7.8% 6

—

Did not provide

92.2% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tamrookum Children Ever Born

1 child

28.6%

2 children

71.4%

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

Tamrookum When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Tamrookum Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

18.4%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

22.4%

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

Tamrookum Household Size

1 person

25.7%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

11.4%

5 persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tamrookum Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Tamrookum Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tamrookum Schools

schools nearby

government

973

avg ICSEA score

130

total students

Tamrookum State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 130 students

973

ICSEA

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

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Tamrookum Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,292/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.5%

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

If you earn X in Tamrookum

Your weekly income

≈ $5,599/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,092/wk

Rent share 15.5%

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Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $40/wk

Tamrookum vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Blythdale

Pop: 47 Income: $754/wk Rent: $400/wk

Bymount

Pop: 47 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $65/wk

Eaton (Qld)

Pop: 47 Income: $850/wk Rent: $300/wk

Forestvale

Pop: 47 Income: $725/wk

Ghinghinda

Pop: 47 Income: $725/wk

Goolman

Pop: 47 Income: $1,300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tamrookum

What is the population of Tamrookum QLD?

The population of Tamrookum QLD is 94 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Tamrookum?

The median personal income in Tamrookum QLD is $515 per week, or $26,780 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,541 per week.

How much is rent in Tamrookum?

Median rent in Tamrookum QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tamrookum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tamrookum QLD is $1,867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tamrookum?

The median age in Tamrookum QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tamrookum a good suburb to live in?

Tamrookum is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 94.The median income is $515/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% 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: 32733. All dollar figures in AUD.