Nome, Queensland
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| Population | 992 (2011 census)[1] |
| • Density | 18.612/km2 (48.20/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 4816 |
| Area | 53.3 km2 (20.6 sq mi) |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) |
Nome is a town in the state of Queensland, Australia located approximately 17 km south of Townsville.
Demographics
In the 2011 Australian Census, Nome had a population of 992.[1] Of these, 525 were male, and 467 were female. 22.7% of the population was under the age of 15, and 9.7% were 65 or older.[2] The median age was 47, the median personal income was A$635/week, and the median household income was A$1356/week.[1] Most residents were Australian by birth, but Nome also has significant communities from the United Kingdom and New Zealand.[1]
Geography
Nome has an area of 53.3 square kilometers[1] and an average elevation of 39 meters above sea level.[3] It is located on the Bruce Highway between Townsville and the state capital of Brisbane.
Attractions
Nome is the home of the Billabong Sanctuary, an interactive wildlife sanctuary.[4]
