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Nambour

QLD 4560 • Rest of QLD

12,145
Population (2021)
$33,332
Median Income
10.85 km²
Area
19m
Elevation
HinterlandHeritageAffordableRevitalising

About Nambour

Nambour is the former heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, 100 kilometres north of Brisbane. The town has experienced revitalization as the coast has grown, with heritage character and affordable living attracting new residents.

Hinterland character and affordability define Nambour—heritage streets, creative communities, and escape from coastal prices attract tree-changers and young families. The town is experiencing genuine renewal.

Nambour falls under postcode 4560 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nicklin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4560
Urban Area
Maroochy
LGA
Sunshine Coast
Federal Electorate
Fairfax
State Electorate
Nicklin
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.63°, 152.96°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
10.85 km²
Elevation
19m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Nambour Mill Road Nambour 4560 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Ann Street Nambour 4560 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,560
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,187
Census 2021
12,145
▲ 8.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,508
Income 2021
$33,332
▲ 21.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,430
Born Overseas 2,068

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 532
  • 2. New Zealand 493
  • 3. Philippines 120
  • 4. India 80
  • 5. South Africa 64
  • 6. Germany 62
  • 7. Scotland 50
  • 8. Papua New Guinea 46
  • 9. United States 45
  • 10. Netherlands 34
  • 11. Thailand 33
  • 12. Canada 28
  • 13. Japan 25
  • 14. Wales 25
  • 15. Fiji 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,399
Australian 4,618
Irish 1,523
Scottish 1,363
German 836
Australian Aboriginal 556
Dutch 248
Italian 208
New Zealander 169
Filipino 155

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,262
Both parents born in Australia
2,356
Both parents born overseas
1,704
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.2%
Christianity
40.7%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.5%
Hinduism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
699 (5.8%)
5-14 years
1,539 (12.7%)
15-19 years
675 (5.6%)
20-24 years
699 (5.8%)
25-34 years
1,586 (13.1%)
35-44 years
1,545 (12.7%)
45-54 years
1,548 (12.7%)
55-64 years
1,480 (12.2%)
65-74 years
1,166 (9.6%)
75-84 years
821 (6.8%)
85+ years
388 (3.2%)

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