Nebo QLD 4742
Nebo is a rural locality in Queensland, 961 km from Brisbane CBD, around 11 hours 15 minutes by car. Population is 857; the median age is 37 and the median household income is $103,012 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 13.8% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $279 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. The area shows high crime risk. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Nebo a good place to live?
Nebo scores a D (14/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit, safety, and community.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 960.6 km · 674 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $342K
High crime risk
Fire 43/100 · Crime 82/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 37 · 857 residents
Liveability Rating
14 / 100 · Ranked #1065 in QLDEach bar is Nebo's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Nebo?
Local knowledge beats any dataset. Rate it and see what other residents think.
Our score
14 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataNebo's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $342,000, about 5% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$341,500
Based on 34 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 37 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 7 sales $330K
- 4 bed 21 sales $350K
Land
$161,250
Based on only 4 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Nebo are currently listed at around $310,000 on average. Based on 7 houses listed in the past six months.
$310K
7 houses listed in the last 6 months.
7 of the suburb's 232 dwellings (3.0%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Nebo rent for around $350 a week on average, based on 5 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$350/wk
5 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
5 rentals advertised against an estimated 105 rented homes (4.8%) in the last 6 months.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$350/week ($18,000 a year) on a $310,000 median
Based on a small sample (5 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Nebo safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Nebo sits in the high band, with 20 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 33% on the prior year.
20 offences
33.3% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202418 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 3 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Nebo, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 93 students in one school (avg 93)
Primary
Walkability
Nebo is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Nebo.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 442
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Isaac: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Nebo is home to 857 residents, with a median age of 37, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $103,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
857
Median Age
37
Median Household Income
$103,012/yr
Census Median Rent
$279/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$56,316/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
32.3%
Total Dwellings
232
Owner-Occupier Rate
54.8%
Houses
90.5%
Rental Stress
14.1%
Mortgage Stress
15.1%
Work From Home
10.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 58.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 63.9%
- Employment Rate
- 48.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 21.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
5 residents (0.6%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $925 a year through Isaac based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Isaac
In the year to August 2026, 27 new dwellings were approved across Isaac. That mix is 4 houses and 23 units.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: 266 to 950 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 51 to 150 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 209 to 780 homes
- No timeframe set 6 to 20 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (16 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Widi People of the Nebo Estate #1.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Setting
- Elevation
- 246 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Near high-voltage lines
- 0.7% of addresses
- 6 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4742, 3 of 1,197 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.2% (14 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4742, 175 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 384 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 16 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $341,500 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Michelle Landry Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michelle Landry | 44.2% | 55.8% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Michelle Landry | 43.4% | 56.6% | -5.8 |
| 2019 | Michelle Landry | 37.6% | 62.4% | +11.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Dale Last Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dale Last LNP | 65.8% |
| 2020 | Dale Last LNP | 57.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Nebo?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 857 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Nebo
Is Nebo a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Nebo is high (82/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Nebo?
Nebo has a moderate recorded bushfire history (43/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Nebo a good place to live?
Nebo has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (14/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Nebo?
Nebo, QLD had a population of 857 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Nebo, QLD?
The postcode for Nebo, QLD is 4742.
How far is Nebo from Brisbane?
Nebo is 961 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 674 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Nebo?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Nebo was $103,012 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Nebo?
The median advertised rent in Nebo is $350 a week for houses (5 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Nebo?
The median age of residents in Nebo was 37 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Nebo at risk of bushfire?
Nebo has a moderate recorded bushfire history (43/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Nebo?
There is 1 school inside the Nebo boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Nebo?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Nebo belong to?
Nebo sits within the Isaac local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Nebo?
The average residential rates bill through Isaac is $925 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Nebo?
Across Isaac, 27 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Nebo in?
Nebo sits within the federal Division of Capricornia, currently held by Michelle Landry (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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