Nikenbah, QLD 4655 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Nikenbah is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4655, home to 1,234 residents with an established residential profile.

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Snapshot

Median rent$390 /wk
Population1,234
Median age39
Area23.5 km²
To CBD238 km
LGAFraser Coast

Demographics

Population
1,234
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,660 /week
Median personal income
$740 /week
Median family income
$1,783 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Fraser Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Wide Bay
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Hinkler
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$390 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,747
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Carinity Education - Glendyne (Nikenbah) Combined · Independent
  • Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay (Urraween) Combined · Independent
  • St James Lutheran College (Urraween) Combined · Independent
  • Yarrilee State School Primary · Government
  • Xavier Catholic College (Hervey Bay) Combined · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 42 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 6 playgrounds

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

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (22.3°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1000 mm
  • Reference station: Rockhampton Aero, 66.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 83.1% of the 1,328 resolvable premises in Nikenbah. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 83.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 8.7%
  • Fixed Wireless: 8.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

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: 11,264 across the Fraser Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 5,371 theft, 1,509 drug offences, 1,381 violent offences.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Nikenbah?

Nikenbah (QLD 4655) had 1,234 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Fraser Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Nikenbah?

The median advertised rent in Nikenbah is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Nikenbah?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Nikenbah covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Carinity Education - Glendyne (Nikenbah) (1 km), Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay (Urraween) (2 km), St James Lutheran College (Urraween) (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Nikenbah?

Nikenbah is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (83.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Nikenbah?

Across the surrounding area, 11,264 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,371), drug offences (1,509), violent (1,381). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Nikenbah?

In Nikenbah, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 1,000 mm measured at the Rockhampton Aero weather station (66.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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