Located in Queensland, Nikenbah sits 280 km from Brisbane CBD, around 3 hours 20 minutes by car. The town has 1,234 residents, a median age of 39, and a median household income of $86,320 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The town grew 87.8% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $390 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,747. Nikenbah is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the town boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Nikenbah a good town?
Nikenbah scores a B (52/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on community, weaker on transit.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 7/100 · 279.5 km · 201 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $1M
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 63/100
Advantaged
SEIFA decile 7/10 · median age 39 · 1,234 residents
Liveability Rating
52 / 100 · Ranked #481 in QLDEach bar is Nikenbah'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 Nikenbah?
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Our score
52 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataNikenbah's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1 million, roughly 14% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,000,000
26% above its 6 neighbours (median $795,000)
Based on 63 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 47 days — median across 40 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 5 sales $900K
- 4 bed 55 sales $990K
Land
$425,000
Based on only 6 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 38 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Nikenbah are currently listed at around $1.09 million on average. Based on 58 houses listed in the past six months.
$1.09M
58 houses listed in the last 6 months.
58 of the suburb's 415 dwellings (14.0%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Nikenbah rent for around $700 a week on average, based on 57 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$700/wk
4% above its 4 neighbours (median $670/wk)
57 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
57 rentals advertised against an estimated 98 rented homes (58.2%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- All rentals
- $680/wk
- 44 bonds
- +28% since 2022
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2022 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025104 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 29% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4655.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$700/week ($36,000 a year) on a $1.09 million median
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 Nikenbah safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Nikenbah sits in the moderate band, with 10 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 29% on the prior year.
10 offences
28.6% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202417 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town 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 Nikenbah, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 142 students in one school (avg 142)
Combined
Walkability
Nikenbah is very car-dependent on foot — at 7/100, 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.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Nikenbah.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 2.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 2.0 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.9 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 12.2 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Nikenbah.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 83%
- Premises covered
- 1,089
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
Fraser Coast: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Nikenbah is home to about 1,200 residents, with a median age of 39, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $86,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.5%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,234
Median Age
39
Median Household Income
$86,320/yr
Census Median Rent
$390/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,747/mo
Avg Household Size
2.8
Median Personal Income
$38,480/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Unoccupied Dwellings
7.2%
Total Dwellings
415
Owner-Occupier Rate
76.4%
Houses
101.0%
Rental Stress
23.5%
Mortgage Stress
24.3%
Work From Home
8.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 78.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.0%
- Employment Rate
- 52%
- Completed Year 12
- 38.9%
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.
35 residents (2.8%) 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.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
13.4% of residents (153) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (67).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 1,143 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,576 a year through Fraser Coast based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Fraser Coast
In the year to August 2026, 1,578 new dwellings were approved across Fraser Coast. That mix is 1,395 houses and 183 units. Approvals are down 8.2% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this town: at least 1,928 homes
- Within 2 years 100 to 225 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 272 to 870 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 143 to 600 homes
- In 10 years or more at least 1,202 homes
- No timeframe set 211 to 1,035 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (33 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 Butchulla People Land & Sea Claim #2.
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.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.5 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 14 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0.
From the Maryborough (Wide Bay-Burnett) monitoring station, 25.0 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Maryborough, 23.5 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 10 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 5.5 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,074 mm
- 91 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.0°C
- 5 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 9.7°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the town 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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 2.8 km
EV adoption
In postcode 4655, 247 of 58,175 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.1% (1,209 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.5%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4655, 23,481 rooftop-solar systems totalling 136.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 29,093 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 1,605 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
1 mortgage broker is registered in this town, 15 across postcode 4655.
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 $1,000,000 this is $250,000 above 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 David Batt Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Batt | 43.7% | 56.3% | +3.8 |
| 2022 | Keith Pitt | 39.9% | 60.1% | -4.4 |
| 2019 | Keith Pitt | 35.5% | 64.5% | +6.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by John Barounis Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | John Barounis LNP | 52.8% |
| 2020 | Bruce Saunders ALP | 61.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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Common questions about Nikenbah
Is Nikenbah a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Nikenbah is moderate (63/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Nikenbah?
Nikenbah has no recorded bushfire history. These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Nikenbah a good place to live?
Nikenbah has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (52/100), 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 Nikenbah?
Nikenbah, QLD had a population of 1,234 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Nikenbah, QLD?
The postcode for Nikenbah, QLD is 4655.
How far is Nikenbah from Brisbane?
Nikenbah is 280 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 201 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Nikenbah?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Nikenbah was $86,320 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 Nikenbah?
The median advertised rent in Nikenbah is $700 a week for houses (57 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Nikenbah?
The median age of residents in Nikenbah was 39 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Nikenbah?
There is 1 school inside the Nikenbah boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Nikenbah walkable?
Nikenbah scores 7/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Nikenbah?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Nikenbah (Maryborough (Wide Bay-Burnett)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.5 µg/m³ and PM10 of 14.0 µg/m³. That puts Nikenbah below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Nikenbah?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Nikenbah, Maryborough (23.5 km away), summer days average 31°C, winter nights 9.7°C, 1,074 mm of rain a year over 91 rainy days, and 5 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Nikenbah?
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 Nikenbah belong to?
Nikenbah sits within the Fraser Coast local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Nikenbah?
The average residential rates bill through Fraser Coast is $1,576 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Nikenbah?
Across Fraser Coast, 1,578 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 8.2% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Nikenbah in?
Nikenbah sits within the federal Division of Hinkler, currently held by David Batt (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
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- 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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