Nome, Queensland
| Nome Queensland | |
|---|---|
  Nome | |
| Coordinates | 19°22′59.99″S 146°55′0.01″E / 19.3833306°S 146.9166694°ECoordinates: 19°22′59.99″S 146°55′0.01″E / 19.3833306°S 146.9166694°E |
| Population | 992 (2011)[1] |
| • Density | 18.612/km2 (48.20/sq mi) |
| 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]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "2011 Census Community Profiles: Nome". Censusdata.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
- ↑ "Nome, QLD property data and property news". Property Observer. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
- ↑ Shaun Madison - MBendi Information Services (2012-11-15). "Nome, Queensland, Australia: Information, Business and Travel Directory for Nome". Mbendi.com. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
- ↑ "Billabong Sanctuary". Billabongsanctuary.com.au. Retrieved 2013-04-21.