Tambellup WA 6320
Tambellup is a rural locality in Western Australia, 325 km from Perth CBD, around 3 hours 50 minutes by car. Population is 281; the median age is 43 and the median household income is $51,324 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality fell 25.1% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $172 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $693. Tambellup is characterised by high flood risk and high crime risk. All 1 school within the locality boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 281. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataTambellup's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $140,000, roughly 96% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$140,000
Based on 11 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 7 sales $140K
Land
$85,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Short-Stay Rentals
No active Airbnb listings.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Schools
One school serve Tambellup, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Tambellup Primary School leads the pack.
- • 35 students in one school (avg 35)
Primary
Walkability
Tambellup is car-dependent on foot — at 33/100, most errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Tambellup.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 218
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Broomehill-Tambellup: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Tambellup is home to 281 residents, with a median age of 43, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $51,000 a year, with unemployment at 14.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
281
Median Age
43
Median Household Income
$51,324/yr
Census Median Rent
$172/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$693/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$24,960/yr
Unemployment Rate
14.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
41.3%
Total Dwellings
104
Owner-Occupier Rate
72.2%
Houses
91.3%
Rental Stress
17.4%
Mortgage Stress
16.2%
Work From Home
4.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
11 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 4 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 25 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 76.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 81.9%
- Employment Rate
- 31%
- Completed Year 12
- 18.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Building Approvals: Broomehill-Tambellup
In the year to August 2026, 6 new dwellings were approved across Broomehill-Tambellup. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Climate & Setting
from Kojonup, 49.8 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 263 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 495 mm
- 77 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 6320, 0 of 699 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.6% (4 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 6320, 99 rooftop-solar systems totalling 0.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 278 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 9 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $800,000.
Cap is $800,000 SOUTH of the 26th parallel (which includes all of metropolitan Perth) and $1,000,000 NORTH of it. We store the southern figure because that is where almost every buyer is; the northern cap is higher, so the stored value never overstates eligibility. The southern cap rose from $750,000 on 7 May 2026 in the 2026-27 Housing Taxation Package. The same package moved the first home owner RATE OF DUTY thresholds, which is a different scheme and lives in the web repo's app/stamp_duty.py.
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueWA
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $800,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Department of Finance WA.
At $140,000 this is under the $800,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Department of Finance WA.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Rick Wilson Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rick Wilson | 36.7% | 63.3% | -6.6 |
| 2022 | Rick Wilson | 43.0% | 57.0% | -8.4 |
| 2019 | Rick Wilson | 35.5% | 64.5% | -0.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Peter Rundle The Nationals WA
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Peter Rundle NP | 75.1% |
| 2021 | Peter Rundle NP | 61.1% |
| 2017 | Peter Rundle NP | 64.4% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Western Australian Electoral Commission.
Looking at a specific address in Tambellup?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 281 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Tambellup
Is Tambellup a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Tambellup is high (78/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Tambellup?
Tambellup has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a high share of it (88/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Tambellup?
Tambellup, WA had a population of 281 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Tambellup, WA?
The postcode for Tambellup, WA is 6320.
How far is Tambellup from Perth?
Tambellup is 325 km from Perth CBD by road, about 231 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Tambellup?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Tambellup was $51,324 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Tambellup?
There are too few current rental listings in Tambellup for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $172, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Tambellup?
The median age of residents in Tambellup was 43 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Tambellup?
There is 1 school inside the Tambellup boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Tambellup walkable?
Tambellup scores 33/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Tambellup?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Tambellup, Kojonup (49.8 km away), 495 mm of rain a year over 77 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Tambellup?
First-home buyers in WA may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $800,000. The grant is administered by Department of Finance WA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Tambellup belong to?
Tambellup sits within the Broomehill-Tambellup local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much is being built near Tambellup?
Across Broomehill-Tambellup, 6 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Tambellup in?
Tambellup sits within the federal Division of O'connor, currently held by Rick Wilson (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2023–24
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2025
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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