Queensland · Postcode 4742
Nebo postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 778 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Nebo at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Nebo ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs; SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Nebo vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Nebo | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,981 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $279 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Nebo is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4742. It lies roughly 778 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Isaac.
According to the 2021 Census, Nebo has a population of 857 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,981, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 38 (4.4% of residents).
Housing in Nebo includes a median weekly rent of $279, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 232 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 45.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Nebo scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Nebo is served by Nebo State School.
Nebo is part of the Bowen Basin - North statistical area in Queensland.
Nebo details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4742 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 857 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,981/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,083/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $279 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 876.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 232 |
| Australian Citizens | 61.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 38 (4.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -21.6884985 |
| Longitude | 148.6950385 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 778 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Bowen Basin - North |
| Local Government | Isaac |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
| State Electorate | Mirani |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 152 (17.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 69 (8.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 277 (32.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 266 (31.0%) |
| 65+ years | 83 (9.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 39 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 34 (4.0%) |
| Arthritis | 26 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 19 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 12 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (1.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 65 (29.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 92 (41.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 63 (28.3%) |
Schools in Nebo
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Nebo. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Nebo
Same Postcode (4742)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.