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Nebo QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Nebo, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Nebo QLD is 857 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nebo is $1,083 per week ($56,316 per year). Median rent in Nebo is $279 per week ($1,209 per month). Nebo has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Nebo has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nebo is England. The most common religion is Not stated (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Filipin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nebo is $1,300.

There were 154 recorded offences in Nebo in 2025-26, a rate of 180 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (66 offences).

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Nebo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nebo Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,083/wk

$56,316 per year

#775 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$279/wk

$1,209 per month

#5520 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Nebo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (458) Female 46.2% (393)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

857 people · 876.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,355

Family income/wk

Nebo Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Nebo Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

45.0% 54 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.0% 66 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Nebo Country of Birth

Australia

98.1%

England

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Nebo Religion

Not stated

35.9%

No Religion

28.0%

Catholic

14.7%

Anglican

12.4%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Buddhism

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nebo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Nebo Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Filipin

50.0%

SAL Tot

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Nebo Employment

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Employed full-time

57.8% 252 people

⏰

Employed part-time

15.4% 67 people

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Unemployed

3.4% 15 people

🏠

Not in labour force

23.4% 102 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Nebo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.7%

Bachelor Degree

10.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Nebo Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

24.5%

Professionals

11.2%

Labourers

10.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.7%

Managers

7.7%

Community & Personal Service

6.6%

Sales Workers

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Nebo Field of Study

Engineering

37.0%

Management & Commerce

21.7%

Education

10.6%

Society & Culture

7.9%

Health

6.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Agriculture & Environment

4.8%

Architecture & Building

3.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Nebo Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nebo Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nebo Marital Status

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Married

39.1% 273

↔️

Separated

4.9% 34

📋

Divorced

13.6% 95

🕊️

Widowed

2.4% 17

👤

Never married

40.1% 280

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nebo Ancestry

Australian

32.3%

English

32.3%

Scottish

9.9%

Irish

8.1%

German

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

Other

2.7%

Maori

1.9%

Filipino

1.8%

New Zealander

1.5%

Dutch

0.9%

Chinese

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nebo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

64.3%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Vocational Education

10.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

Pre-school

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Nebo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 39

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 1,101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Nebo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.1% 82

—

Not a volunteer

81.9% 372

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nebo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

21.1%

$600-$799/mo

8.8%

$800-$999/mo

10.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nebo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.0%

Did not go to work

14.2%

Walked only

7.9%

Car (passenger)

7.9%

Truck

2.5%

Bicycle

1.6%

Bus

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Nebo Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.3%

1 vehicle

29.1%

2 vehicles

41.3%

3 vehicles

15.2%

4+ vehicles

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Nebo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.7%

2 bedrooms

15.6%

3 bedrooms

42.4%

4 bedrooms

34.8%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Nebo Population Mobility

21.5%

moved in the last year

49.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nebo Indigenous Population

6.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,071

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nebo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Stroke

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Nebo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

1.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nebo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.1%

Couple — no children

32.7%

One parent — children under 15

10.5%

Couple — no children under 15

7.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nebo Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.1% 14

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Never served

96.9% 439

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nebo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.3% 42

—

Did not provide

90.7% 410

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nebo Children Ever Born

No children

30.9%

1 child

13.1%

2 children

31.9%

3 children

17.8%

4 children

4.2%

5+ children

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Nebo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Nebo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.3%

5–14 hours

26.4%

15–29 hours

11.1%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

30.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Nebo Household Size

1 person

31.0%

2 persons

32.8%

3 persons

19.4%

4 persons

8.6%

5 persons

3.4%

6+ persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nebo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

434

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Nebo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.0%

Step family — no other children

13.1%

Blended family — no other children

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nebo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 154 total

Theft

Assault

Drug Offences

Traffic

Weapons

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Domestic Violence

Fraud

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Nebo Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,981/wk

Median Rent $279/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Nebo

Your weekly income

≈ $8,584/month

Median rent $279/wk

Left after rent $1,702/wk

Rent share 14.1%

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Income: $869/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $79/wk

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Income: $956/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $59/wk

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Income: $889/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $19/wk

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Income: $974/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $79/wk

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Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $34/wk

Nebo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Ransome

Pop: 429 Income: $850/wk Rent: $455/wk

Injune

Pop: 429 Income: $747/wk Rent: $150/wk

Tungamull

Pop: 429 Income: $683/wk Rent: $350/wk

Kabra

Pop: 430 Income: $781/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mount Nebo

Pop: 430 Income: $896/wk Rent: $288/wk

Stapylton

Pop: 430 Income: $705/wk Rent: $285/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nebo

What is the population of Nebo QLD?

The population of Nebo QLD is 857 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Nebo is ranked #4,187 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nebo?

The median personal income in Nebo QLD is $1,083 per week, or $56,316 per year.The median household income is $1,981 per week.Family income is $2,355 per week.Nebo is ranked #775 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nebo?

Median rent in Nebo QLD is $279 per week ($1,209 per month).Rent represents 14.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Nebo ranks #5,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nebo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nebo QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nebo?

The median age in Nebo QLD is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nebo a good suburb to live in?

Nebo is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 857.The median income is $1,083/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32113. All dollar figures in AUD.