Tambo
QLD 4478 • Queensland
About Tambo
Tambo is a small rural town and locality in the Blackall-Tambo Region of outback Queensland, situated approximately 863 kilometres north-west of Brisbane on the Barcoo River. Established in 1863, it is one of the oldest towns in central Queensland, with a population of around 318 people spread across its vast 617 square kilometre locality. The town serves as an administrative centre for the surrounding pastoral district, with a character shaped by generations of cattle farming and the wide, open Mitchell Grass plains of the Channel Country.
Life in Tambo revolves around its tight-knit agricultural community, with residents relying on the town's essential services including a hotel, general store, and medical clinic. The town is known for its iconic Tambo Teddy Bears — handcrafted toy bears made from natural sheepskin — which have become a beloved local industry and tourist attraction. Visitors and locals alike appreciate the area's authentic outback experience, stargazing opportunities, and proximity to the Great Artesian Basin. The town is accessible via the Landsborough Highway.
Tambo falls under postcode 4478 and is governed by the Blackall Tambo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Gregory electorate.
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4478
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4478 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4478; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Accessible via Landsborough Highway; nearest regional centre is Blackall (102 km NW) or Charleville (201 km S)
Small outback town; most destinations within the town centre are walkable but a vehicle is essential for all regional travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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16 Mitchell Street
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Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Blackall Tambo Local Government Area, which contains Tambo. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.