Moving to Nome QLD 4816
What the official numbers say about living in Nome — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $274 a week, against a median household income of $1,452 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Nome grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (992 → 990 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: Vietnamese, French, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Nome sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 19.4 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1096 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Nome, most often seen first: Magpie Goose · Plumed Whistling-duck · Black Kite · Australian White Ibis · Dusky Moorhen · Peaceful Dove.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Nome, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nome here | 990 | — | 4/10 | 39% |
| Julago | 384 | — | 8/10 | 51% |
| Alligator Creek | 1,550 | — | 8/10 | 50% |
| Wulguru | 4,389 | — | 2/10 | 15% |
| Idalia | 4,563 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Oonoonba | 2,050 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Railway Estate | 2,871 | — | 5/10 | 14% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Townsville — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Dawson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4816 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Nome profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $274 a week.
The population grew -0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 992 people to 990. It sits about 1096 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Dawson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Nome vs Julago · Nome vs Alligator Creek.
Nearby guides: Julago · Alligator Creek · Wulguru · Idalia · Oonoonba · Railway Estate.
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