Nome, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nome Queensland
Crocodile Feeding at the Billabong Sanctuary, 2009
Nome Location in Queensland
Population	990 (2021 census)
• Density	18.64/km2 (48.3/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4816
Area	53.1 km2 (20.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	19.1 km (12 mi) SE of Townsville CBD 1,314 km (816 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Burdekin
Federal Division(s)	Dawson Kennedy
Suburbs around Nome: Stuart Cape Cleveland Cape Cleveland Julago Nome Cape Cleveland Alligator Creek Alligator Creek Mount Elliot

Nome is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Townsville. In 2021, about 990 people lived there.

Exploring Nome's Landscape

Nome is located in a beautiful natural setting. It covers an area of 53.1 square kilometers. The average height above sea level is 39 meters.

Roads and Railways

The main road, the Bruce Highway, runs along the southern edge of Nome. A railway line also crosses the area. This is the North Coast railway line. It enters from the east and leaves to the west.

There used to be several train stations in Nome. These stations are now no longer used. They were called Nome, Alligator Creek, and Killymoon.

Mountains and Hills

Nome has a few interesting natural features. There are two mountains in the area.

• Mount Matthew is 305 meters (about 1,000 feet) tall.
• Woodstock Hill is 234 meters (about 768 feet) tall.

Oolbun Neighbourhood

There is also a small area called Oolbun within Nome. It is located on the northern side of the locality.

Nome's Past

The name "Nome" comes from the old railway station. People believe the name is a shorter version of "NQME Siding." This stood for "North Queensland Meat Export Siding."

Who Lives in Nome?

Nome is home to a friendly community. In 2021, the population was 990 people. The median age of people living in Nome was 47 years old. Most residents were born in Australia. However, there are also many people from the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

In 2011, Nome had 992 people. By 2016, the population grew slightly to 1,016 people. Then, in 2021, it was 990 people.

Fun Things to Do in Nome

One of the most exciting places in Nome is the Billabong Sanctuary. It is a special place where you can see and interact with Australian wildlife. It's a great spot to learn about animals.