Moving to Nebo QLD 4742
What the official numbers say about living in Nebo — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $279 a week, against a median household income of $1,981 a week.
About 53% of homes are owner-occupied and 43% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Nebo grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (840 → 857 people).
Around 65% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, Philippines, England; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Vietnamese, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Nebo scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (79% of workers), while 10% work from home.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 777 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 2 parks — see them all on the Nebo profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Nebo State School 750 m
Parks and reserves: Perry Park 750 m · Centenary Park 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Nebo, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Magpie · Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike · Blue-faced Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Nebo, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo here | 857 | — | 2/10 | 31% |
| Sarina | 5,619 | — | 2/10 | 38% |
| Bakers Creek | 1,590 | — | 4/10 | 18% |
| Glenden | 477 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| Hay Point | 1,306 | — | 3/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Isaac — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Capricornia — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4742 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Nebo profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $279 a week, and about 43% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 840 people to 857. It sits about 777 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Isaac council, and the federal seat is Capricornia.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Sarina · Bakers Creek · Glenden · Hay Point.
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