Nanum, QLD 4874 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Nanum is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4874, home to 904 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Aurukun local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 2003 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$530 /wk
Population904
Median age29
Area2.3 km²
To CBD2003 km
LGAWeipa

Demographics

Population
904
Median age
29 years
Median household income
$2,715 /week
Median personal income
$1,480 /week
Median family income
$3,120 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Weipa
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Leichhardt
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$530 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,100
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • St Joseph's Parish School (Weipa) Primary · Catholic
  • Western Cape College Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 84.4% of the 443 resolvable premises in Nanum. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 15.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 84.4%

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: 293 across the Weipa LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 100 theft, 80 violent offences, 39 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Nanum?

Nanum (QLD 4874) had 904 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Weipa local government area.

What is the median rent in Nanum?

The median advertised rent in Nanum is $530/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Nanum?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Nanum covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's Parish School (Weipa) (2.8 km), Western Cape College (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Nanum?

Nanum is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (84.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Nanum?

Across the surrounding area, 293 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (100), violent (80), vehicle theft (39). 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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