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Nerimbera

QLD 4701 • Queensland

285
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
46.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-Friendly
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About Nerimbera

Nerimbera is a small rural locality situated approximately 12 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton in Central Queensland, within the Rockhampton Regional Council area. Home to around 285 residents, it is a quiet semi-rural community surrounded by pastoral land and gently rolling terrain typical of the Capricorn region. The locality borders Rockhampton's expanding urban fringe and offers a peaceful countryside setting within easy reach of the city's services.

Residents of Nerimbera enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle with the convenience of Rockhampton close by for work, shopping, schools, and healthcare. The local landscape features large rural blocks, grazing properties, and easy access to nature. It attracts families and individuals seeking affordable rural-residential living while remaining within a short drive of Central Queensland's regional hub. The Bruce Highway provides good connectivity to both Rockhampton and the broader Queensland network.

Nerimbera falls under postcode 4701 and is governed by the Livingstone Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Capricornia, while state elections fall under the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4701
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Livingstone
Federal Electorate
Capricornia
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.35°, 150.56°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
46.58 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4701

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4701, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$52,134
Median 2023–24
$61,748
▲ 18.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,544

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4701; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rockhampton Station
14 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Sunbus Rockhampton regional — Rockhampton CBD 25 min

Commute to Rockhampton CBD

Distance
12 km
By Train
No direct service; nearest station in Rockhampton
By Car (Peak)
15-20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min

🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Yeppen Roundabout and Rockhampton CBD easily accessible by car

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural area with limited footpaths; car needed for daily activities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
285
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Livingstone Local Government Area, which contains Nerimbera. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
479.3 / 100k
2yr Down 48.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
152.9 / 100k
2yr Down 53.2% 10yr Up 20.2%
Non-FV assault
942.5 / 100k
2yr Up 23.4% 10yr Up 197.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.7 / 100k
2yr Up 91.2% 10yr Up 406.0%
Steal from vehicle
241.9 / 100k
2yr Down 20.2% 10yr Down 32.8%
View all offence categories for Livingstone →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nerimbera? +

Nerimbera is a rural locality about 12 km south-west of Rockhampton in Central Queensland, within the Rockhampton Regional Council area.

What is the population of Nerimbera? +

The 2021 Census recorded Nerimbera's population at approximately 285 people.

How far is Nerimbera from Rockhampton? +

Nerimbera is approximately 12 kilometres from Rockhampton CBD, about a 15–20 minute drive.

What is Nerimbera like to live in? +

Nerimbera offers a quiet semi-rural lifestyle with large rural blocks and pastoral surroundings, while being close enough to Rockhampton for work and services.

Is Nerimbera a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Nerimbera is part of the Livingstone LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.