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Nanum QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Nanum, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Nanum QLD is 904 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nanum is $1,480 per week ($76,960 per year). Median rent in Nanum is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Nanum has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Nanum has a population density of 399.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nanum is Fiji. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nanum is $2,100.

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Nanum Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nanum Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,480/wk

$76,960 per year

#131 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$530/wk

$2,297 per month

#461 of 14,663

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Median Age

29years

9 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,100/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 1 per bedroom

Nanum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (469) Female 47.8% (429)

Population Density

399.3

people per km²

904 people · 2.3 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$3,120

Family income/wk

Nanum Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Nanum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.0% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.0% 49 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Nanum Country of Birth

Australia

97.5%

Fiji

1.5%

England

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Nanum Religion

No Religion

53.3%

Catholic

16.7%

Not stated

12.7%

Anglican

8.9%

Baptist

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nanum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Nanum Languages Spoken at Home

Other

42.1%

SAL Tot

26.3%

SAL Tagalog

23.7%

Spanish

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Nanum Employment

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Employed full-time

66.0% 350 people

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Employed part-time

19.8% 105 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 8 people

🏠

Not in labour force

12.6% 67 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Nanum Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.2%

Bachelor Degree

20.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.3%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.0%

Certificate I/II

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Nanum Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

34.9%

Professionals

20.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.5%

Community & Personal Service

8.8%

Managers

7.6%

Clerical & Administrative

7.6%

Labourers

3.8%

Sales Workers

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Nanum Field of Study

Engineering

32.7%

Management & Commerce

12.0%

Education

11.1%

Health

10.2%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Architecture & Building

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Agriculture & Environment

3.5%

Creative Arts

2.9%

Information Technology

1.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Nanum Dwelling Types

Separate house

65.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

26.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nanum Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

1.2%

$500-$649/wk

1.2%

$650-$799/wk

2.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.5%

$4,000+/wk

24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nanum Marital Status

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Married

38.6% 257

↔️

Separated

3.3% 22

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Divorced

6.9% 46

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Widowed

1.4% 9

👤

Never married

49.8% 331

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nanum Ancestry

Australian

29.1%

English

25.7%

Other

10.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

9.6%

Scottish

7.9%

Irish

6.9%

Filipino

2.9%

German

2.6%

Italian

2.1%

Dutch

1.3%

Polish

0.8%

New Zealander

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nanum School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Government

26.9%

Vocational Education

15.6%

Primary — Catholic

12.4%

Pre-school

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Nanum Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

98.1% 1,580

♿

Needs assistance

1.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Nanum Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.8% 87

—

Not a volunteer

85.2% 500

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nanum Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

36.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nanum How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.1%

Did not go to work

16.5%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Walked only

4.0%

Ferry

2.3%

Bus

1.7%

Bicycle

1.5%

Other

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Nanum Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.5%

1 vehicle

23.8%

2 vehicles

46.5%

3 vehicles

20.1%

4+ vehicles

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Nanum Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.7%

2 bedrooms

25.4%

3 bedrooms

43.8%

4 bedrooms

19.9%

5 bedrooms

1.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Nanum Population Mobility

27.7%

moved in the last year

66.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

78.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nanum Indigenous Population

16.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

270

Indigenous residents

1,353

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nanum Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Nanum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

0.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

1.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

23.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nanum Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

60.9%

Couple — no children

26.1%

Couple — no children under 15

6.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.7%

One parent — no children under 15

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nanum Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.9% 5

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Previously served

3.4% 20

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Never served

95.7% 563

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nanum Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

5.3% 31

—

Did not provide

94.7% 555

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nanum Children Ever Born

No children

37.3%

1 child

12.3%

2 children

35.1%

3 children

10.8%

4 children

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Nanum When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Nanum Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.5%

5–14 hours

30.6%

15–29 hours

10.0%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Nanum Household Size

1 person

19.6%

2 persons

33.1%

3 persons

17.8%

4 persons

18.9%

5 persons

8.2%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nanum Where Residents Moved From

Same address

572

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Nanum Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.5%

Step family — no other children

16.8%

Blended family — no other children

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nanum Schools

schools nearby

government

885

avg ICSEA score

1,171

total students

St Joseph's Parish School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 161 students

949

ICSEA

Western Cape College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,010 students

820

ICSEA

Western Cape College - Weipa Government

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Nanum Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,715/wk

Median Rent $530/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Nanum

Your weekly income

≈ $11,765/month

Median rent $530/wk

Left after rent $2,185/wk

Rent share 19.5%

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Nanum vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Captain Creek

Pop: 452 Income: $468/wk Rent: $313/wk

Rosedale (Qld)

Pop: 452 Income: $488/wk Rent: $210/wk

Amity

Pop: 453 Income: $490/wk Rent: $350/wk

Vale View

Pop: 454 Income: $850/wk Rent: $340/wk

Stanmore (Qld)

Pop: 454 Income: $672/wk Rent: $350/wk

Kulangoor

Pop: 455 Income: $584/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nanum

What is the population of Nanum QLD?

The population of Nanum QLD is 904 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 399.3 people per km².Nanum is ranked #4,124 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nanum?

The median personal income in Nanum QLD is $1,480 per week, or $76,960 per year.The median household income is $2,715 per week.Family income is $3,120 per week.Nanum is ranked #131 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nanum?

Median rent in Nanum QLD is $530 per week ($2,297 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Nanum ranks #461 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nanum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nanum QLD is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nanum?

The median age in Nanum QLD is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nanum a good suburb to live in?

Nanum is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 904.The median income is $1,480/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 32106. All dollar figures in AUD.