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'''Nome''' is a [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[City of Townsville]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|44619|Nome|locality in City of Townsville|accessdate=30 May 2019}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Nome had a population of 1,016 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC32175|name=Nome (SSC)|accessdate=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>
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'''Nome''' is a town in the state of [[Queensland]], [[Australia]] located approximately 17 [[kilometer|km]] south of [[Townsville]].

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==Demographics==
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In the 2011 [[Census in Australia|Australian Census]], Nome had a population of 992.<ref name="ABS">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2011/communityprofile/SSC31229?opendocument&navpos=230 |title=2011 Census Community Profiles: Nome |publisher=Censusdata.abs.gov.au |date= |accessdate=2013-04-21}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/data/suburb/nome-qld |title=Nome, QLD property data and property news |publisher=Property Observer |date= |accessdate=2013-04-21}}</ref> The median age was 47, the median personal income was [[Australian dollar|A$]]635/week, and the median household income was A$1356/week.<ref name="ABS"/> Most residents were [[Australians|Australian]] by birth, but Nome also has significant communities from the [[United Kingdom]] and [[New Zealand]].<ref name="ABS"/>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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Nome is located on the [[Bruce Highway]]approximately {{convert|17|km}} south of [[Townsville]].
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Nome has an area of 53.3 square kilometers<ref name="ABS"/> and an average elevation of 39 meters above sea level.<ref>{{cite web|author=Shaun Madison - MBendi Information Services |url=http://www.mbendi.com/a_sndmsg/place_view.asp?pid=2270354 |title=Nome, Queensland, Australia: Information, Business and Travel Directory for Nome |publisher=Mbendi.com |date=2012-11-15 |accessdate=2013-04-21}}</ref> It is located on the [[Bruce Highway]] between [[Townsville]] and the state capital of [[Brisbane]].

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Nome has an area of 53.1 square kilometers and an average elevation of 39 meters above sea level.<ref>{{cite web|author=Shaun Madison - MBendi Information Services |url=http://www.mbendi.com/a_sndmsg/place_view.asp?pid=2270354 |title=Nome, Queensland, Australia: Information, Business and Travel Directory for Nome |publisher=Mbendi.com |date=2012-11-15 |accessdate=2013-04-21}}</ref>

==History==
The locality's name is derived the from railway station name, which in turn is believed to be a corruption of NQME (North Queensland Meat Export) Siding.<ref name=qpnl/><ref>{{cite QPN|24460|Nome|railway station in City of Townsville|accessdate=10 June 2019}}</ref>


==Attractions==
==Attractions==
Nome is the home of the [[Billabong Sanctuary]], an interactive [[wildlife sanctuary]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billabongsanctuary.com.au/index.html |title=Billabong Sanctuary |publisher=Billabongsanctuary.com.au |date= |accessdate=2013-04-21 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101213005025/http://billabongsanctuary.com.au/index.html |archivedate=13 December 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
Nome is the home of the [[Billabong Sanctuary]], an interactive [[wildlife sanctuary]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billabongsanctuary.com.au/index.html |title=Billabong Sanctuary |publisher=Billabongsanctuary.com.au |date= |accessdate=2013-04-21 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101213005025/http://billabongsanctuary.com.au/index.html |archivedate=13 December 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

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==Demographics==
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In the 2011 [[Census in Australia|Australian Census]], Nome had a population of 992.<ref name="ABS">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2011/communityprofile/SSC31229?opendocument&navpos=230 |title=2011 Census Community Profiles: Nome |publisher=Censusdata.abs.gov.au |date= |accessdate=2013-04-21}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/data/suburb/nome-qld |title=Nome, QLD property data and property news |publisher=Property Observer |date= |accessdate=2013-04-21}}</ref> The median age was 47, the median personal income was [[Australian dollar|A$]]635/week, and the median household income was A$1356/week.<ref name="ABS"/> Most residents were [[Australians|Australian]] by birth, but Nome also has significant communities from the [[United Kingdom]] and [[New Zealand]].<ref name="ABS"/>


==References==
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Revision as of 00:26, 10 June 2019

For other uses, see Nome (disambiguation).

Nome
Queensland
Nome is located in Queensland
Nome
Nome
Coordinates19°21′34″S 146°57′03″E / 19.3594°S 146.9508°E / -19.3594; 146.9508
Population1,016 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density19.134/km2 (49.56/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4816
Area53.1 km2 (20.5 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)City of Townsville
State electorate(s)Burdekin
Federal division(s)
Localities around Nome:
Stuart Cape Cleveland Cape Cleveland
Julago Nome Cape Cleveland
Alligator Creek Alligator Creek Mount Elliot

Nome is a locality in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Nome had a population of 1,016 people.[1]

Geography

Nome is located on the Bruce Highwayapproximately 17 kilometres (11 mi) south of Townsville.

Nome has an area of 53.1 square kilometers and an average elevation of 39 meters above sea level.[3]

History

The locality's name is derived the from railway station name, which in turn is believed to be a corruption of NQME (North Queensland Meat Export) Siding.[2][4]

Attractions

Nome is the home of the Billabong Sanctuary, an interactive wildlife sanctuary.[5]

Demographics

In the 2011 Australian Census, Nome had a population of 992.[6] 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.[7] The median age was 47, the median personal income was A$635/week, and the median household income was A$1356/week.[6] Most residents were Australian by birth, but Nome also has significant communities from the United Kingdom and New Zealand.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Nome (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "Nome – locality in City of Townsville (entry 44619)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  3. ^ Shaun Madison - MBendi Information Services (15 November 2012). "Nome, Queensland, Australia: Information, Business and Travel Directory for Nome". Mbendi.com. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  4. ^ "Nome – railway station in City of Townsville (entry 24460)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  5. ^ "Billabong Sanctuary". Billabongsanctuary.com.au. Archived from the original on 13 December 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ a b c "2011 Census Community Profiles: Nome". Censusdata.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  7. ^ "Nome, QLD property data and property news". Property Observer. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
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