Broadsound - Nebo

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 is approximately 9,274 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 544 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,730. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 9,239 in June 2024 and 61 new addresses validated post-Census. Population density is 0.30 persons per square kilometer. Broadsound-Nebo's growth rate of 6.2% since the Census is within 1.3 percentage points of its SA4 region (7.5%). Natural growth contributed approximately 68.9% to recent population gains, with all migration factors positive.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data but without age category splits. Future population growth is expected to be just below the median for non-capital city locations, with an increase of 469 persons projected by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 4.0% over 17 years based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Broadsound - Nebo has seen approximately four dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, twenty-one homes were approved, with one more approved in FY26 so far. On average, thirty-one new residents arrived per dwelling constructed during these years.

This high demand outpaces new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new properties is $298,000, below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, commercial approvals totaled $5.5 million, suggesting limited focus on commercial development compared to the rest of Queensland. Broadsound - Nebo's construction activity is 73.0% below the regional per capita average, reflecting its established nature and potentially indicating planning limitations. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low-density character appealing to families seeking space.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 5240 people, indicative of a quiet development environment. Population forecasts project an increase of 372 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Broadsound - Nebo has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 164 projects potentially impacting 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 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Broadsound-Nebo has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented.

The unemployment rate was 1.5% in September 2025, below the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.2%. As of September 2025, 5,930 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate of 55.5%, lower than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors include mining, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and education & training.

Mining is particularly strong, with an employment share 10.5 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 3.3%, compared to 16.1% regionally. There are 1.2 workers per resident, indicating a net job surplus attracting workers from surrounding areas. Employment levels increased by 4.2% and labour force grew by 4.2% during the year to September 2025, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.5%. In comparison, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.7%, labour force growth of 2.1%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely matching the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Broadsound-Nebo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 3.9% over five years and 9.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 that Broadsound - Nebo SA2 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 that household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Broadsound - Nebo, between the 78th and 93rd percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 35.0% of residents (3,245 people), reflecting patterns seen in the metropolitan region where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. There is a substantial proportion of high earners (33.4% above $3,000/week) indicating 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

Broadsound-Nebo dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.4% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 86.1% houses and 13.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Broadsound-Nebo was 26.4%, similar to Non-Metro Qld, with the rest being mortgaged (15.8%) or rented (57.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $910, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent in Broadsound-Nebo was $80, significantly below Non-Metro Qld's figure of $200 and the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments were substantially lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

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

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

The area's university qualification rate is 14.2%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 51.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 42.8%. Educational participation is high, with 42.6% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 20.6% in primary education, 10.6% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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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% across Rest of Qld and the 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 report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.7% across Rest of Qld. Broadsound - Nebo has 10.0% of its population aged 65 and over (929 people), lower than the 12.6% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning 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 had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 67.8% of its population being citizens, 87.9% born in Australia, and 94.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 53.5% of people in Broadsound-Nebo, which is similar to 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 representation of Australian Aboriginal was lower than the regional average, at 4.5% versus 5.1%.

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 and Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented 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 young adults is higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has grown from 15.4% to 17.1%, while the 15-24 cohort has declined from 11.3% to 9.2%. The 45-54 age group has decreased from 15.1% to 14.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Broadsound-Nebo's age profile. The 35-44 age cohort is projected to expand by 276 people (an 18% increase) from 1,581 to 1,858. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.