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Nambour, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Nambour is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 11,482. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
11,482 Population 1,997/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$21,666 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$21,666 median income, 6.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,482
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,997/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,666
Per Capita$21,666
Unemployment6.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership60.2%
Housing Units4,593

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population11,482
Population Density1,997 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates-26.6261°, 152.9594°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,666
Median Age40.0 years

About Nambour

Nambour is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 11,482. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Nambour has a population of 11,482 with a density of 1,997 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,482
Total Population
1,997
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
5.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nambour vs Australia Average

The median household income in Nambour is $21,666, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,666 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $417, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,091 business establishments.

Income: Nambour vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,666
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,666
Avg Weekly Wage$417

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,091

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nambour is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 60.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,593 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.2%
Owner-Occupied60.2%
Renter-Occupied39.8%
Housing Units4,593

Property Tax

Climate in Nambour

Nambour has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1439 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 151.7
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 210.1
Mar 24°C / 75°F 20.2° / 27.9° 161.8
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.1° 123.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.6° 158.0
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 114.9
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 10° / 21.3° 66.0
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 10° / 22.3° 56.7
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 13° / 24.4° 62.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 97.7
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 76.7
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 19.9° / 28.7° 159.9
Nambour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density1,997/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6261°N, 152.9594°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.65"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 94 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.1 in
February 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in

Nambour has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.7") and September the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Nambour

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nambour State College (Junior Campus)
Nambour State College (Senior Campus)
Saint Josephs Primary School
Nambour State College Agricultural Complex
Nambour State College
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Radio Stations near Nambour

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Nambour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooroy Saw Mill site
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
The Heritage Centre
The Kenilworth Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Nambour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
Cooroy Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Noosa Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Nambour

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Noosa Farmers Market
Yandina Country Markets

Restaurants in Nambour

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

J J Sushi
Nambour Junction
Nambour RSL Club
Silver Phoenix Chinese Restaurant
Siya's Kitchen
Thai Food

Cafes in Nambour

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bitesize Bliss
Cafe Bella
Compass Connections Café
Mill Street Kitchen & Pantry
Nambour Social
Windsor Road Lunch Box
Zarraffa's Coffee

Cinemas in Nambour

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Majestic Cinema and Event Centre

Theatres in Nambour

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lind Lane Theatre

Clinics in Nambour

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Breastscreen
clinic.skin.
Graceville Centre
Jasper Centre
Nambour Clinic

Dentists in Nambour

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #790941202
Gentle Dental

Veterinaries in Nambour

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

All Animal Veterinary Services
Nambour Veterinary Surgery

Train Stations in Nambour

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nambour
Sunshine Railway Modellers Society.

Gas Stations in Nambour

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven Nambour
Ampol
Ampol Nambour Diesel Stop
AU #1494107280
AU #1494107281
AU #1494107285
BP Palms Corner
Caltex Nambour
EG Nambour
Mobil

Banks in Nambour

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
BOQ
Commonwealth Bank
Heritage Bank in Nambour
NAB
Suncorp Bank
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Nambour

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nambour Central
Nambour Plaza

Gyms in Nambour

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

12RND Fitness Nambour
Anytime Fitness
AU #791043997

Golf Courses in Nambour

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nambour Golf Club

Breweries in Nambour

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boiling Pot Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Heads of Noosa
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
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Stadiums & Teams in Nambour

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nambour

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nambour

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nambour Post Shop
Post Office Nambour
Sunshine Coast Mail Centre

Treatment Centers in Nambour

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nambour

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Excel Church
Nambour Presbyterian Church
Nambour Uniting Church
Sanctuary Park Church of Christ
St John Baptist Anglican Church
St Joseph's Catholic Church
The Salvation Army Nambour

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nambour

What is the population of Nambour?

Nambour has a population of 11,482 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,997 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Nambour expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,666, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Nambour?

Nambour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in Nambour?

The unemployment rate in Nambour is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $417. There are 1,091 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nambour?

The median home value in Nambour is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 60.2%.

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