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Nerimbera

QLD 4701 • Queensland

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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4701
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.