Napranum is a remote town located in the Aboriginal Shire of Napranum, Queensland, Australia. The town had a population of 950 according to the 2016 census. The name Napranum is derived from two local languages, with 'Nap' meaning 'meeting place' in Trotj language and 'pranum' meaning 'meeting of people' in Thaynakwith language. In combination, Napranum translates to 'meeting place of the people'.
Napranum council area has a high proportion of renting households and a notable presence of families with children. The predominant occupation among employed individuals is machinery operators and drivers, followed by community and personal service workers. The top family composition types include couples with children and single parents.
