Nambour
QLDNambour is a growing suburb in QLD with 12,145 residents.
- SAL code
- 32099
- SA2
- 316071548
- Population
- 12,145
- LGA
- Sunshine Coast
Nambour, QLD had 12,145 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 11.2% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 40. Households are most often couples without children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,560 a month. Around 57.4% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 38.0%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 66.5% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 32 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?12,145
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+11.2%
3yr: +5.6% · 10yr: +23.3%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,224/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
40
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?6.2%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
3
2 primary, 2 secondary
Hospitals
?1
Within suburb
Childcare services
?9
5 long day, 3 OSHC
Parks & green space
?32
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?36
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?392
Sunshine Coast · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Nambour (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Nambour suburb alone is ~12,145 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 15,361 to 24,674 over 24 years, averaging 2.0% per year.
Schools
2 in suburbSector
1 public · 1 private
Type
1 primary · 1 K-12
Total enrolment
1,642(1 of 2 reporting)
Avg per school
1,642
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 4.3%Predominantly detached houses (66.5%), mixed tenure (57.4% own or mortgage), built for families (42% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
14 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE | Low Density Residential ZoneResidential | 28.7% | 3.12 km² |
| COMMUNITY FACILITIES ZONE | Community Facilities ZoneOther | 10.3% | 1.12 km² |
| MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE | Medium Density Residential ZoneResidential | 10.0% | 1.08 km² |
| RURAL ZONE | Rural ZoneOther | 7.7% | 0.83 km² |
| LIMITED DEVELOPMENT (LANDSCAPE RESIDENTIAL) ZONE | Limited Development (Landscape Residential) ZoneOther | 7.3% | 0.79 km² |
| ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION ZONE | Environmental Management and Conservation ZoneEnvironmental | 6.0% | 0.65 km² |
| SPORT AND RECREATION ZONE | Sport and Recreation ZoneRecreation | 3.4% | 0.37 km² |
| OPEN SPACE ZONE | Open Space ZoneRecreation | 2.6% | 0.28 km² |
| MAJOR CENTRE ZONE | Major Centre ZoneBusiness | 2.5% | 0.27 km² |
| SPECIALISED CENTRE ZONE | Specialised Centre ZoneOther | 2.0% | 0.22 km² |
| EMERGING COMMUNITY ZONE | Emerging Community ZoneOther | 1.2% | 0.13 km² |
| LOW IMPACT INDUSTRY ZONE | Low Impact Industry ZoneIndustrial | 1.1% | 0.11 km² |
| LOCAL CENTRE ZONE | Local Centre ZoneBusiness | 0.9% | 0.09 km² |
| RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE | Rural Residential ZoneOther | 0.3% | 0.04 km² |
Source: QLD DSDILGP Local Government Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_QLD/2026-05-12/be11464ce5af1cd4) · As of May 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.