Moving to Nirimba QLD 4551
What the official numbers say about living in Nirimba — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $510 a week, against a median household income of $1,997 a week.
About 62% of homes are owner-occupied and 37% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Around 81% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, India; most spoken languages besides English: Malayalam, Punjabi, Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Nirimba scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Landsborough, 8.8 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Caloundra Bus Station, 8 km east.
Nearest airport: Caloundra Airport, 5.4 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 72 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 4 parks — see them all on the Nirimba profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Nirimba State School 200 m · Notre Dame College 1.2 km · Baringa State Secondary College 3 km · Baringa State Primary School 3.2 km · Unity College 4.1 km · Caloundra City Private School 4.9 km
Parks and reserves: Island Park 500 m · Charlotte Avenue Park 600 m · Neighbourhood Recreation Park 700 m · Pedal Park 2.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Nirimba, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Australian White Ibis · Australian Magpie · Magpie-lark · Brown Honeyeater · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Nirimba, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nirimba here | 2,229 | — | 7/10 | 0% |
| Bells Creek | 343 | — | 8/10 | 24% |
| Baringa | 4,604 | — | 7/10 | 8% |
| Caloundra West | 7,270 | — | 5/10 | 53% |
| Pelican Waters | 7,393 | — | 8/10 | 31% |
| Little Mountain | 11,068 | — | 6/10 | 25% |
| Golden Beach | 5,646 | — | 4/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sunshine Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fisher — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4551 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Nirimba profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $510 a week, and about 37% of homes here are rented.
It sits about 72 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Sunshine Coast council, and the federal seat is Fisher.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Nirimba vs Bells Creek · Nirimba vs Baringa.
Nearby guides: Bells Creek · Baringa · Caloundra West · Pelican Waters · Little Mountain · Golden Beach.
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