Nerang Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Nerang is a locality approximately 65 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Nerang is 4211, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Nerang has a population of 17,048 (8,373 males, 8,678 females). The median age is 40 years.
The median weekly household income in Nerang is $1,423, with a median personal income of $704 per week.
The median weekly rent is $390 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.
In terms of birthplace, 84% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (1,292), Other countries (369), and India (308).
84.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 9.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Nerang shows 7,976 people employed (4,275 full-time, 2,884 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (1,011), technicians & trades (845), and community & personal service (716).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Nerang has an IRSAD score of 943 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Nerang covers an area of 35.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 482 persons per km².
Statistically, Nerang sits within the Robina area, part of the broader Gold Coast region. It falls under the Scenic Rim local government area.
The federal electorate for Nerang is Wright (Rural).
Nerang Details
| Postcode | 4211 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 17,048 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,423/week |
| Median Personal Income | $704/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 35.4 km² |
| Population Density | 482/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,532 |
| Completed Year 12 | 40.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 82.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 591 (3.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -27.9956 |
| Longitude | 153.3222 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 65 km |
| Region (SA4) | Gold Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Robina |
| Local Government | Scenic Rim |
| Federal Electorate | Wright |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 2,932 (17.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,964 (11.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,489 (26.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,271 (25.1%) |
| 65+ years | 3,400 (19.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 1,917 (11.2%) |
| Arthritis | 691 (4.1%) |
| Asthma | 680 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 512 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 457 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 453 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 286 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 76 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 439 (6.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,289 (35.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,272 (35.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,410 (22.0%) |