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| Locality | Nambour |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Sunshine Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -26.62734 |
| Longitude | 152.95929 |
| Population | 11,482 |
| Density | 1008.1 /km² |
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 4560 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 94 km north |
Nambour is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 11,482. The locality covers an area of 11.4 km², giving a population density of about 1008.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 94 km north of Brisbane. Nambour is located at 26.6273°S, 152.9593°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4560.
Nambour is a vibrant hinterland hub, where the rich volcanic soil, a legacy of ancient eruptions, supports a landscape of rolling hills that gently descend towards the coast. It lies 12.8 km west-north-west of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 302°T), and is situated 12.9 km west-north-west of Maroochydore. The air here often carries a subtle, sweet scent, a blend of ripening sugarcane and the damp earth after a summer shower, a testament to the fertile ground beneath. The buildings, a mix of Queenslander charm and more modern structures, cluster around the main thoroughfares, suggesting a town that has grown organically, its edges softened by surrounding greenery. Even the light seems to possess a particular quality, particularly in the late afternoon, when it slants across the paddocks, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and deepen with the approaching dusk.
The story of Nambour is deeply entwined with the sugar industry, its prosperity once fuelled by the endless fields of cane that carpeted the surrounding terrain. This agricultural heritage is still visible, though the economy has broadened to encompass a wider range of enterprises, including a growing tourism sector drawn to the natural beauty of the nearby Blackall Range. The Maroochy River, a winding artery of life, once served as a vital transport route, and its presence continues to shape the character of the region, offering opportunities for recreation and reflecting the broader aquatic spirit of the Sunshine Coast. Nambour also holds a place in the nation's memory for its historic railway station, a grand old building that once welcomed countless travellers and remains a quiet monument to a bygone era of steam and adventure.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Nambour, Queensland. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Nambour, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Nambour includes the postcode (4560), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Sunshine Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Nambour is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |