Nanango, QLD 4615 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Nanango is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4615, home to 3,679 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Gympie local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 135 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$220 /wk
Population3,679
Median age53
Area31.3 km²
To CBD135 km
LGASouth Burnett

Demographics

Population
3,679
Median age
53 years
Median household income
$865 /week
Median personal income
$472 /week
Median family income
$1,143 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
South Burnett
Statistical region (SA4)
Wide Bay
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$220 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,000
Rent share of household income
25%

Schools

  • Nanango State School Primary · Government
  • St Patrick's Primary School (Nanango) Primary · Catholic
  • Nanango State High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 4 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 16 parks and reserves
  • 14 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 9 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 47.8% of the 2,280 resolvable premises in Nanango. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 29.9%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 10.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 11.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 47.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,666 across the South Burnett LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,262 theft, 660 drug offences, 534 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole South Burnett — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Nanango?

Nanango (QLD 4615) had 3,679 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the South Burnett local government area.

What is the median rent in Nanango?

The median advertised rent in Nanango is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Nanango?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Nanango covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Nanango State School (0.3 km), St Patrick's Primary School (Nanango) (0.6 km), Nanango State High School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Nanango?

Nanango is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (47.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Nanango?

Across the surrounding area, 3,666 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,262), drug offences (660), break-ins (534). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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