Nambour
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Nambour, QLD 4560.
About Nambour
Welcome to Nambour
Nambour sits in the heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, roughly an hour north of Brisbane and a short drive inland from the coastal strip at Mooloolaba and Maroochydore. It's a working town at heart, built on a sugar-cane and railway history, and it remains the administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding hinterland communities of Parklands, Image Flat, Burnside, Woombye and Rosemount.
These days Nambour appeals to buyers who want genuine value and a real town centre rather than a manufactured coastal lifestyle. With a population of 12,145 and a median age of 40, it draws a mix of families, tree-changers and long-time locals, alongside those priced out of the beachside suburbs but unwilling to give up proximity to the coast.
Lifestyle & dining
Nambour's main street retains the bones of a classic Queensland country town, with wide verandahs, heritage pubs and a slower pace that contrasts with the coastal strip twenty minutes away. Cafes and bakeries around the old commercial precinct cater to a steady stream of locals rather than tourists, and the town's proximity to the hinterland's produce-growing districts means fresh, good-value food is easy to come by. It suits people who want a genuine community feel, with room to move and none of the pretence of the beachside towns.
Shopping
The Nambour CBD does the heavy lifting for everyday shopping, with a supermarket-anchored centre and a strip of independent retailers, professional services and specialty stores that many surrounding hinterland suburbs rely on. For bigger shopping trips, Sunshine Plaza at Maroochydore is a manageable drive away, giving Nambour residents the best of both a self-sufficient local centre and easy access to major retail.
Getting around
Nambour is a stop on the North Coast rail line, giving residents a direct train connection down to Maroochydore's surrounding stations, Landsborough and on to Brisbane, which is a genuine drawcard for commuters who work in the city but don't want city prices. The Bruce Highway and Nambour Connection Road link the town efficiently to the coastal suburbs and the wider Sunshine Coast road network, while neighbouring Woombye and Burnside are just a few minutes away by car.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Nambour State College and its Junior School campus forming the backbone of public education in the town, supported by St Joseph's Primary School and St John's College for Catholic schooling. OneSchool Global QLD's Nambour campus and Kairos Community College add further choice, giving families a genuine range of options without needing to leave the area.
The property market
Nambour's property market has been on a strong run, with house prices up 14.7% recently to bring the median to $845,000, while units and apartments sit at a more accessible $635,000 median. Median rent of $670 a week reflects solid tenant demand in a town that offers space and lifestyle at a relative discount to the coast. Current listings are dominated by houses (64%), with townhouses (14%), apartments and units (13%) and land (8%) making up the balance, giving buyers a reasonably broad choice across price points and dwelling types.
History
Nambour grew up around the sugar industry and the railway, and that heritage is still visible in the town's older buildings and its role as the hinterland's commercial centre. The decline of the mill in more recent decades has been offset by growth in local services, education and its function as a gateway town for hinterland communities, giving Nambour a layered identity that blends its agricultural past with a steadily evolving present.
Market snapshot
Nambour property market
Median sale price
$845k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$670
per week
Gross rental yield
4.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$695k
Median
$845k
Premium
$1m
Days on market
13
Auction clearance
75%
Sold this year
145
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +9.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Nambour by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Nambour, QLD 4560.
Population
12,145
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$1,224
median, per week
Median rent
$340
per week
Median mortgage
$1,560
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Nambour
Government school catchment
Nambour State College - Junior School
Independent & Catholic schools
OneSchool Global QLD - Nambour
Kairos Community College - Nambour Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Nambour
$985k
2 Platypus Place
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
42 Lachlan Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1
2/20 Mulholland Place
Sold ~July 2026
$700
2/9 Lamington Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$1m
7 Anticipation Close
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
5 Campese Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$777k
58a Nambour Mapleton Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.00m
39 Bade Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Nambour suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Nambour?
The median house price in Nambour, QLD is $845k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.7%.
How much is rent in Nambour?
The median weekly rent in Nambour is around $670 per week.
Is Nambour a good place to live?
Nambour is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. Nambour is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 12,145 and 6 schools in the area.
What is the population of Nambour?
Nambour has a population of 12,145 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Nambour?
There are 6 schools in or near Nambour, including Nambour State College, OneSchool Global QLD - Nambour and Nambour State College - Junior School.
How long do homes take to sell in Nambour?
Properties in Nambour take around 13 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 75%.
How much do you need to buy in Nambour?
Entry-level properties in Nambour start around $695k, while premium homes reach $1m.
What suburbs are near Nambour?
Suburbs near Nambour include Parklands, Image Flat, Burnside, Woombye and Rosemount.
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