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Nerang QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Nerang, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Nerang QLD is 17,048 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nerang is $704 per week ($36,608 per year). Median rent in Nerang is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Nerang has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Nerang has a population density of 481.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Nerang is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nerang is $1,733.
There were 5,287 recorded offences in Nerang in 2025-26, a rate of 310 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1,606 offences).
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Nerang Population
Nerang Median Income & Rent
Nerang Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Nerang Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Nerang Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Nerang Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Nerang Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Nerang Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Nerang Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Nerang Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Nerang Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Nerang Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Nerang Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Nerang Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Nerang Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Nerang Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Nerang Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Nerang School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Nerang Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Nerang Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Nerang Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Nerang How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Nerang Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Nerang Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Nerang Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Nerang Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Nerang Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Nerang Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Nerang Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Nerang Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Nerang Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Nerang Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Nerang When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Nerang Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Nerang Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Nerang Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Nerang Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Nerang Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5,287 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Nerang Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nerang
What is the population of Nerang QLD?
The population of Nerang QLD is 17,048 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 481.7 people per km².Nerang is ranked #212 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Nerang?
The median personal income in Nerang QLD is $704 per week, or $36,608 per year.The median household income is $1,423 per week.Family income is $1,803 per week.Nerang is ranked #5,420 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Nerang?
Median rent in Nerang QLD is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 27.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Nerang ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Nerang?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nerang QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Nerang?
The median age in Nerang QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Nerang a good suburb to live in?
Nerang is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 17,048.The median income is $704/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.4% 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: 32117. All dollar figures in AUD.