Broadsound - Nebo
Statistical Area - sa2

Broadsound - Nebo is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Broadsound-Nebo's population was around 9,274 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 544 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,730. The growth is inferred from ABS data: an estimated resident population of 9,239 in June 2024 and 61 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 0.30 persons per square kilometer. Broadsound-Nebo's growth rate of 6.2% since the Census is close to the SA4 region's growth rate of 7.5%. Natural growth contributed approximately 68.9% of overall population gains recently, with other factors like overseas and interstate migration also positive.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area from 2024 onwards, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 are used, applying proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of locations outside capital cities, with Broadsound-Nebo expected to gain 469 persons by 2041, a total increase of 4.0% over 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Broadsound - Nebo according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Broadsound - Nebo has received around 4 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 21 homes were approved, with another 1 approved so far in FY26. Each new dwelling has attracted an average of 31 new residents annually over these years.

This high demand coupled with limited supply typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost for new properties is $298,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. Commercial development focus in FY26 has been limited, with $5.5 million in approvals. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Broadsound - Nebo shows significantly reduced construction activity, at 73.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties.

Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low density character with a focus on family homes. As of now, there are an estimated 5240 people in the area for each dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate that Broadsound - Nebo will gain 372 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Broadsound - Nebo has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 164 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Olive Downs Coking Coal Complex, Isaac Renewable Energy Zone (QREZ), Winchester South Project, and Broadsound Solar Farm and Battery. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Broadsound - Nebo performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Broadsound-Nebo has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate is 1.1%, with an estimated employment growth of 0.7% in the past year. As of June 2025, there are 5,836 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower at 55.5% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors include mining, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and education & training.

Mining has a particularly strong presence with an employment share 10.5 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 16.1%. There are 1.2 workers per resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7%, while labour force decreased by 0.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8% and a rise in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Broadsound-Nebo's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 3.9% over five years and 9.9% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Broadsound - Nebo had a median income among taxpayers of $74,653 and an average level of $86,651. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to levels of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $85,097 (median) and $98,773 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Broadsound - Nebo, between the 79th and 93rd percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 35.0% of residents (3,245 people), reflecting patterns seen in metropolitan regions where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. A substantial proportion of high earners (33.4% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. After housing costs, residents retain 96.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power.

Broadsound - Nebo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Broadsound - Nebo, as per the latest Census evaluation, 91.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 8.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 86.1% houses and 13.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Broadsound - Nebo stood at 26.4%, mirroring Non-Metro Qld's figure, with mortgaged dwellings at 15.8% and rented ones at 57.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $910, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Broadsound - Nebo was $80, significantly lower than Non-Metro Qld's $200 and the national figure of $375.

Broadsound - Nebo has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 68.0 percent of all households, including 30.5 percent couples with children, 28.3 percent couples without children, and 8.7 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.0 percent, with lone person households at 28.8 percent and group households comprising 3.0 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average in the Rest of Queensland.

Broadsound - Nebo faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 14.2%, significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 51.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (42.8%).

Educational participation is notably high at 42.6%, including 20.6% in primary education, 10.6% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education. As of the latest data, a robust network of 10 schools operates within Broadsound - Nebo, educating approximately 903 students. The educational mix includes 7 primary, 1 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents stand at 9.8, below the regional average of 14.1, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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Broadsound - Nebo's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Broadsound - Nebo, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 63% of the total population (5,870 people) has private health cover, compared to 60.4% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.9 and 6.4% of residents respectively.

A total of 75.3% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 72.7% in the rest of Queensland. As of June 2021, 10.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (929 people), lower than the 12.6% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors align with the general population's health profile.

Broadsound - Nebo is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Broadsound-Nebo, surveyed in 2016, had a low cultural diversity index of 39.7%. Its population was predominantly Australian-born citizens who spoke English at home: 67.8%, 87.9%, and 94.9% respectively. Christianity was the majority religion, practiced by 53.5% of the population, slightly lower than the regional average of 53.6%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.1%), English (29.6%), and Irish (7.8%). Notably, Maori (1.6%) and New Zealand (1.0%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.0% and 0.8%, respectively. However, the percentage of Australian Aboriginal residents was lower than the regional average, at 4.5%.

Broadsound - Nebo's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Broadsound-Nebo has a median age of 36, which is lower than the Rest of Queensland figure of 41 years and marginally lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Broadsound-Nebo at 19.8%, compared to the Rest of Queensland average, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 2.8%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 15.4% to 17.1% of the population. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 11.3% to 9.2%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 15.1% to 14.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Broadsound-Nebo's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, increasing by 276 people (18%) from 1,581 to 1,858. Conversely, both the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.