Tambo, QLD 4478 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Tambo is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4478, home to 318 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blackall Tambo local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 721 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$144 /wk
Population318
Median age48
Area617.7 km²
To CBD721 km
LGABlackall Tambo

Demographics

Population
318
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,272 /week
Median personal income
$702 /week
Median family income
$1,357 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Blackall Tambo
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$144 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$729
Rent share of household income
11%

Schools

  • Tambo State School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 1 supermarket
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 91.1% of the 79 resolvable premises in Tambo. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Fibre to the Node: 5.1%
  • Fixed Wireless: 3.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 91.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 79 across the Blackall Tambo LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 18 property damage, 18 theft, 15 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Blackall Tambo — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Other suburbs in Blackall Tambo

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Tambo?

Tambo (QLD 4478) had 318 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Blackall Tambo local government area.

What is the median rent in Tambo?

The median advertised rent in Tambo is $144/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Tambo?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Tambo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tambo State School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Tambo?

Tambo is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (91.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Tambo?

Across the surrounding area, 79 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were property damage (18), theft (18), violent (15). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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