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Nanango, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Nanango is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,573. Elevation: 1,145 ft (349 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
3,573 Population 1/sq mi density
1,145 ft Elevation 349 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$15,954 Median Income
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$15,954 median income, 9.3% unemployment
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Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

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About Nanango

Nanango

Nanango is a rural town and locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Nanango had a population of 3,679 people.

People

Population3,573
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,954
Per Capita$15,954
Unemployment9.3%

Housing

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Home Value$124,000
Rent$620
Ownership66.8%
Housing Units1,429

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Population3,573
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Coordinates-26.6716°, 152.0021°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (737 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,954
Median Age53.0 years

About Nanango

Nanango is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,573. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet (349 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Nanango has a population of 3,573 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,586.0 square miles. The median age is 53.0 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,573
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
53.0yrs
Median Age
36% above Australia avg
3,586.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nanango vs Australia Average

The median household income in Nanango is $15,954, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,954 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $307, 79% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 339 business establishments.

Income: Nanango vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$15,954
79% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$15,954
Avg Weekly Wage$307

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)339

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nanango is $124,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 66.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,429 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.8%
Owner-Occupied66.8%
Renter-Occupied33.2%
Housing Units1,429

Property Tax

Climate in Nanango

Nanango has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 633 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 18.1° / 31.1° 97.3
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 17.9° / 29.9° 69.8
Mar 22.1°C / 72°F 16.1° / 28.1° 67.5
Apr 19°C / 66°F 12.1° / 25.9° 22.2
May 14.9°C / 59°F 7.3° / 22.5° 31.2
Jun 13°C / 55°F 5.8° / 20.1° 37.2
Jul 11.7°C / 53°F 3.7° / 19.7° 20.9
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 4° / 21.7° 31.0
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 8.2° / 24.9° 30.1
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 11.4° / 27.4° 56.3
Nov 22.1°C / 72°F 14.6° / 29.6° 68.4
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 16.8° / 30.5° 101.5
Nanango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area3,586.0 sq mi (9,287.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6716°N, 152.0021°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 38 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 68 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
August 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
November 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in

Nanango has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Nanango

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nanango State High School - - - -
St. Patricks Primary School - - - -
Nanango Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nanango

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
102.7 FM Toowoomba community radio AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Nanango

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heritage Museum
Ringsfield House
Roy Emerson Museum
South Burnett Energy Centre
Yarraman Heritage Museum

Libraries in Nanango

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blackbutt Library0.0
Nanango Library0.0
T. J. O'Neill Memorial Library0.0
T. J. O'Neill Memorial Library0.0
Yarraman Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Nanango

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coolabunia Saleyards
South Burnett Mart Auction
Yarraman Markets

Restaurants in Nanango

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nanango Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Nanango

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Twisted Whisk Bakehouse Cafe

Theatres in Nanango

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nanango Theatre Company

Theme Parks in Nanango

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Landcruiser Mountain Park

Clinics in Nanango

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drayton Street Family Practice
Innovative Chiropractic
Morgan's Health Centre
Nadine Hinchliff Therapy Services
Nanango Medical Centre
QML Pathology

Veterinaries in Nanango

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nanango Country Veterinary Services
Nanango Veterinary Surgery

Gas Stations in Nanango

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Nanango
BP
United

Banks in Nanango

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
Heritage Bank

Shopping Malls in Nanango

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mayfield Arcade

Gyms in Nanango

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Evolv-it
Rapid Fitness

Golf Courses in Nanango

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nanango Golf Course

Airports Near Nanango

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kingaroy AirportKGYMedium Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
george lees airfield-Small Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
McCaffrey Field-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Murgon Airport-Small Airport
Nanango Airport-Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Wondai AirportWDISmall Airport

Post Offices in Nanango

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nanango Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nanango

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nanango Anglican Church
Nanango Uniting Church
Nanango Wesleyan Methodist Church

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 Nanango

What is the population of Nanango?

Nanango has a population of 3,573 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,586.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nanango expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,954, 79% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Nanango?

Nanango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.

How is the job market in Nanango?

The job market in Nanango faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $307. There are 339 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nanango?

The median home value in Nanango is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 66.8%.

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