Claim: The Shire of Nanango, found in Queensland which is the second-largest and third most populous Australian state, had a population of 4,073 in 1933, which dropped to 2,961 in 1976, but rose again to 9,049 in 2006.
Evidence: The Shire of Nanango was a local government area located in the South Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northwest of the capital, Brisbane. 1933 4,073 1976 2,961 2006 9,049 Queensland (locally /ˈkwiːnzlænd/ KWEENZ-land,) is a state situated in northeastern Australia, and is the second-largest and third-most populous Australian state.