Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Tanami WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tanami, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Tanami WA is 487 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tanami is $315 per week ($16,380 per year). Median rent in Tanami is $60 per week ($260 per month). Tanami has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Tanami has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (67% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Tanami Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tanami Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$315/wk

$16,380 per year

#8840 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$60/wk

$260 per month

#8797 of 14,663

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Median Age

28years

10 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 4.2 · 1.5 per bedroom

Tanami Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (253) Female 47.8% (232)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

487 people · 57538.8 km²

Households

4.2

Avg household size

1.5

Persons per bedroom

$746

Family income/wk

Tanami 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tanami Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Tanami Religion

Catholic

67.0%

No Religion

10.0%

Not stated

6.9%

Other Religions Tot

5.7%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

5.7%

Baptist

2.2%

Pentecostal

1.4%

Anglican

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tanami Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

35.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

28.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

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

Tanami Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.2%

Australian Indigenous

49.8%

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

Tanami Employment

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Employed full-time

13.9% 46 people

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Employed part-time

5.1% 17 people

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Unemployed

24.2% 80 people

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Not in labour force

56.8% 188 people

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

Tanami Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.3%

Bachelor Degree

31.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.8%

Postgraduate Degree

7.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.9%

Certificate I/II

5.9%

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

Tanami Occupation

Professionals

48.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.0%

Labourers

11.6%

Managers

9.3%

Community & Personal Service

9.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.0%

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

Tanami Field of Study

Education

35.3%

Health

20.6%

Engineering

17.6%

Society & Culture

17.6%

Architecture & Building

8.8%

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

Tanami Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tanami Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

19.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tanami Marital Status

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Married

23.5% 88

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Separated

2.7% 10

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Divorced

4.5% 17

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Widowed

3.7% 14

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Never married

65.5% 245

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tanami Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

86.9%

English

3.4%

Irish

2.3%

Australian

1.9%

Other

1.7%

Italian

0.8%

Maori

0.8%

Scottish

0.8%

Dutch

0.6%

German

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tanami School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

77.0%

Secondary — Catholic

17.2%

Pre-school

5.7%

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

Tanami Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.5% 50

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No need for assistance

94.5% 866

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

Tanami Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.6% 43

—

Not a volunteer

87.4% 298

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tanami How People Get to Work

Walked only

57.7%

Car (driver)

26.8%

Car (passenger)

7.0%

Other

4.2%

Did not go to work

4.2%

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

Tanami Car Ownership

0 vehicles

65.6%

1 vehicle

30.1%

2 vehicles

4.3%

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

Tanami Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.7%

2 bedrooms

15.7%

3 bedrooms

51.0%

4 bedrooms

15.7%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

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

Tanami Population Mobility

10.8%

moved in the last year

23.5%

moved in the last 5 years

50.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tanami Indigenous Population

91.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

868

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tanami Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Asthma

Arthritis

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

Tanami Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

51.5%

$300-$399/wk

21.5%

$400-$499/wk

1.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$800-$999/wk

1.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tanami Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

61.1%

One parent — children under 15

12.8%

One parent — no children under 15

10.8%

Couple — no children

9.0%

Couple — no children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tanami Military Service

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Previously served

0.9% 3

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Never served

99.1% 338

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tanami Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

33.5% 116

—

Did not provide

66.5% 230

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tanami Children Ever Born

No children

50.4%

1 child

9.2%

2 children

10.7%

3 children

15.3%

4 children

9.9%

5+ children

4.6%

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

Tanami When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1991–2000

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

Tanami Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

31.3%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

12.4%

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

Tanami Household Size

1 person

16.2%

2 persons

13.1%

3 persons

13.1%

4 persons

12.1%

5 persons

16.2%

6+ persons

29.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tanami Where Residents Moved From

Same address

412

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

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

Tanami Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

61.7%

Intact family — other children present

16.7%

Step family — no other children

13.3%

Blended family — no other children

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tanami Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,212/wk

Median Rent $60/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.0%

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

If you earn X in Tanami

Your weekly income

≈ $5,252/month

Median rent $60/wk

Left after rent $1,152/wk

Rent share 5.0%

Tanami vs State & National Average

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Pop: 245 Income: $871/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Pop: 247 Income: $733/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 248 Income: $587/wk Rent: $225/wk

Brookhampton

Pop: 249 Income: $743/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 249 Income: $1,545/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Pop: 253 Income: $659/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanami

What is the population of Tanami WA?

The population of Tanami WA is 487 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Tanami is ranked #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tanami?

The median personal income in Tanami WA is $315 per week, or $16,380 per year.The median household income is $1,212 per week.Family income is $746 per week.Tanami is ranked #8,840 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tanami?

Median rent in Tanami WA is $60 per week ($260 per month).Rent represents 5.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tanami ranks #8,797 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Tanami?

The median age in Tanami WA is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tanami a good suburb to live in?

Tanami is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 487.The median income is $315/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.0% 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: 51433. All dollar figures in AUD.