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

The population of the suburb of Nirimba, Qld, is estimated to be around 2,871 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 642 people since the Census in 2021, which reported a population of 2,229 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,441 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 5,981 persons per square kilometer, placing Nirimba in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 28.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 82.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied where necessary. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period from 2026 to 2041, with the suburb expected to increase by 4,416 persons, reflecting a gain of 162.7% in total over the 15 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Nirimba among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Nirimba has seen around 18 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 91 homes were approved, with another 18 in FY-26 so far. On average, each new dwelling brings about 15.9 new residents annually over the past five financial years.

This indicates a significant lag between supply and demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new homes is $389,000. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $97,000, reflecting Nirimba's residential character. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Nirimba has 52.0% less development activity per person.

This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Building activity is accelerating, with 77.0% detached dwellings and 23.0% townhouses or apartments. There are approximately 113 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. By 2041, Nirimba is projected to add 4,672 residents (latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Nirimba has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that may impact this region: New Bells Creek Zone Substation, Aura Boulevard and Graf Drive Duplication, Aura Water Project, and Aura Hotel. The following details the projects most relevant to the area.

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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 essential services sectors well represented. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 1.7%. This rate is 2.4% lower than the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Nirimba is high at 102.6%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 11.8% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.9%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, Nirimba's labour force decreased by 1.3% and employment declined by 0.9%, leading to a fall in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment 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 this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Nirimba has an exceptionally high national income level according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Nirimba is $62,890, with an average income of $80,294. These figures compare to the Rest of Qld's median and average incomes of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on a 9.91% increase in wages since June 2023, as indicated by the Wage Price Index, estimated current incomes for Nirimba would be approximately $69,122 (median) and $88,251 (average) by September 2025. According to the Census conducted on August 10th, 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Nirimba are clustered around the 69th percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 50.7% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,455 individuals), which is slightly higher than the regional level where 31.7% fall into this bracket. High housing costs consume approximately 21.3% of income in Nirimba, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 58th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it within 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 90.8% houses and 9.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nirimba was at 7.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (57.0%) or rented (36.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,842, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure in Nirimba was recorded at $510, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Nirimba's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than 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 make up 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, 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 residents aged 15+ have 24.9% university degree holders, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 43.0%, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (29.8%). Educational participation is high, with 33.9% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (12.9%), secondary (6.3%), tertiary (5.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.9% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Nirimba shows that there are two active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of bus services, with one individual route serving both locations. Together, these stops facilitate 102 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to transport is rated as good, with residents on average being situated 319 meters from the nearest stop. As Nirimba is predominantly residential, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 96% of residents.

On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling in the area. According to the 2021 Census, only 11.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 14 trips per day, resulting in approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

Nirimba's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Nirimba residents shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely in line with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age groups at a standard level. Private health cover is exceptionally high, at approximately 59% of the total population (1,694 people), compared to 52.5% across the rest of Queensland. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.3 and 9.1% of residents respectively. A total of 77.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 3.2% of residents aged 65 and over (91 people), lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Nirimba records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Nirimba had a higher than average linguistic diversity, with 11.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas made up 24.1% of Nirimba's population. Christianity was the predominant religion in Nirimba, comprising 39.1%.

Judaism, however, was overrepresented compared to the rest of Queensland, making up 0.4% of Nirimba's population compared to 0.1% regionally. The top three ancestral groups were English at 29.2%, Australian at 27.3%, and Other at 7.6%. Notable differences in ethnic group representation included Maori at 1.9% (regional average: 0.8%), New Zealand at 1.3% (regional average: 0.9%), and South African at 0.8% (regional average: 0.5%).

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

Nirimba's median age is 27 years, which is lower than the Rest of Queensland average of 41 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Rest of Queensland, Nirimba has a higher proportion 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 notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of Nirimba's population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 17.0% to 18.5%, while the proportion aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 16.0% to 14.6%. The proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 has also dropped, from 4.9% to 3.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Nirimba's age profile will change significantly. The number of residents aged 25 to 34 is projected to increase substantially, from 712 to 1,899, an expansion of 1,186 people (167%). Meanwhile, the number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to remain unchanged at 0%.