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Nambour QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Nambour, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Nambour QLD is 12,145 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nambour is $641 per week ($33,332 per year). Median rent in Nambour is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Nambour has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Nambour has a population density of 1119.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Nambour is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nambour is $1,560.
There were 3,291 recorded offences in Nambour in 2025-26, a rate of 271 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1,167 offences).
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Nambour Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Nambour Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Nambour Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Nambour Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Nambour Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Nambour Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Nambour Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Nambour Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Nambour Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Nambour Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Nambour Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Nambour Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Nambour Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Nambour Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Nambour School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Nambour Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Nambour Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Nambour Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Nambour How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Nambour Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Nambour Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Nambour Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Nambour Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Nambour Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Nambour Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Nambour Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Nambour Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Nambour Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Nambour Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Nambour When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Nambour Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Nambour Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Nambour Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Nambour Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Nambour Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3,291 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Nambour Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nambour
What is the population of Nambour QLD?
The population of Nambour QLD is 12,145 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1119.7 people per km².Nambour is ranked #445 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Nambour?
The median personal income in Nambour QLD is $641 per week, or $33,332 per year.The median household income is $1,224 per week.Family income is $1,529 per week.Nambour is ranked #6,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Nambour?
Median rent in Nambour QLD is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 27.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Nambour ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Nambour?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nambour QLD is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Nambour?
The median age in Nambour QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Nambour a good suburb to live in?
Nambour is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 12,145.The median income is $641/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32099. All dollar figures in AUD.