Nebo, QLD 4742 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Nebo is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4742, home to 857 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Isaac local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 779 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$279 /wk
Population857
Median age37
Area876.9 km²
To CBD779 km
LGAIsaac

Demographics

Population
857
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,981 /week
Median personal income
$1,083 /week
Median family income
$2,355 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Isaac
Statistical region (SA4)
Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Capricornia
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$279 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

  • Nebo State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 30 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 95.6% of the 520 resolvable premises in Nebo. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 95.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 2,098 across the Isaac LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 24% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 858 theft, 420 drug offences, 260 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Isaac — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Nebo?

Nebo (QLD 4742) had 857 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Isaac local government area.

What is the median rent in Nebo?

The median advertised rent in Nebo is $279/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Nebo?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Nebo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nebo State School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Nebo?

Nebo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Nebo?

Across the surrounding area, 2,098 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (858), drug offences (420), violent (260). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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