Nirimba (Qld)

Nirimba lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Nirimba (Qld) is around 2,475. This reflects an increase of 246 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,229. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 2,151 as of June 2024, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional four validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 5,156 persons per square kilometer, placing Nirimba among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 11.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area average of 8.8% and the national average, marking it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 82.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections for years post-2032, based on 2021 data. For areas not covered by these projections, proportional growth weightings are applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population trends predict exceptional growth for Nirimba over the period to 2041, with an expected increase of 4,438 persons and a total gain of 205.9% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Nirimba among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Nirimba had around 7 new homes approved per year from FY-21 to FY-25 inclusive. This totals an estimated 39 homes over these five financial years. By FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded so far.

On average, each home built in the past five financial years accommodated approximately 37.1 new residents per year. This indicates a significant demand exceeding supply, which typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition. The construction cost of new properties averaged $389,000 during this period, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Nirimba had significantly less development activity, 80.0% below the regional average per person from FY-21 to FY-25. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties.

However, recent periods have seen an increase in development activity. Nationally, this is also below average, suggesting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development in Nirimba consisted of 78.0% detached dwellings and 22.0% attached dwellings from FY-21 to FY-25, preserving its suburban nature with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location had approximately 168 people per dwelling approval during this period. Future projections estimate Nirimba will add around 5,096 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Nirimba has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three major projects that could impact this region. Key projects include the New Bells Creek Zone Substation, Aura Boulevard and Graf Drive Duplication, and the Aura Water Project, as well as the Aura Hotel. The following details the most relevant ones.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Nirimba performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Nirimba has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of AreaSearch's statistical aggregation.

By June 2025, the unemployment rate stood at 2.2%, below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Nirimba was high at 77.9%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance had particularly high representation, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0.9% versus the regional average of 4.5%. The area's predominantly residential nature suggests limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census working population vs resident population data. Between Jun-24 and Jul-25, labour force decreased by 2.9%, employment decreased by 2.3%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and labour force expansion of 2.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 national employment forecasts project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Nirimba's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Nirimba had a median income among taxpayers of $62,890. The average income stood at $80,294. This is among the highest in Australia when 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 $71,688 (median) and $91,527 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Nirimba cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 50.7% of the population, which consists of 1,254 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range. This mirrors the region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 21.3% of income. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Nirimba's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.8% houses and 9.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nirimba was at 7.0%, with the rest either mortgaged (57.0%) or rented (36.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nirimba was $1,842, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,950 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Nirimba was $510, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $450 and substantially above the national figure of $375.

Nirimba features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.6% of all households, including 39.2% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 15.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.4%, with lone person households at 14.7% and group households comprising 4.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Nirimba demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Nirimba Trail has 24.9% of its residents aged 15 and above with university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 43.0% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 29.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.9% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 5.9% in tertiary education. Schools appear to be located outside immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Nirimba has two operational public transport stops, both offering bus services. These stops are served by one route in total, facilitating 113 weekly passenger trips combined. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 319 meters to the nearest stop.

Each stop receives approximately 56 weekly trips, and service frequency averages 16 trips per day across all routes.

Nirimba's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Nirimba, with typical levels of common health conditions seen across both young and elderly populations. Approximately 59% (1,460 people) have private health cover, compared to 52.7% in the rest of Queensland.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.3% of residents and asthma impacting 9.1%. A total of 77.0% report being free from medical ailments, compared to 66.2% in the rest of Queensland. Nirimba has 3.2% (79 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 22.3% in the rest of Queensland. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Nirimba was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Nirimba's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 11.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 24.1% born overseas. Christianity was the primary religion in Nirimba, at 39.1%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.4%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

The top three ancestral groups were English (29.2%), Australian (27.3%), and Other (7.6%). Significant differences existed for Maori (1.9% vs regional 0.7%), New Zealanders (1.3% vs 1.1%), and South Africans (0.8% vs 0.6%).

Nirimba hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Nirimba's median age at 27 years is notably lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, Nirimba has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34, at 24.8%, but fewer residents aged 55-64, at 3.8%. This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the age group of 35 to 44 has grown from 17.0% to 18.2%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 13.8% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.0% to 14.8%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 4.9% to 3.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Nirimba's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand substantially, increasing by 1,303 people (212%) from 613 to 1,917. Meanwhile, the 85+ cohort grows by a modest 0% (0 people).