Brisbane City Council
Mount Nebo
Mount Nebo at a glance
Median house
$425,000
Median unit
$389,520
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
430
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Mount Nebo.
Mount Nebo (4520) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $425,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Mount Nebo has roughly 430 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $425,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $389,520, roughly 8% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $85,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Mount Nebo on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$425,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $389,520.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$488/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$288/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$425,000
$389,520
430
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.97% (median rent $488/wk against a $425,000 price tag). Units yield 3.84% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.97%
Based on $425,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.84%
Based on $389,520 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Nebo's population at 430, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
430
Median age
48
Family households
69%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mount Nebo scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
102,155
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Nebo.
Local schools for Mount Nebo
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mount Nebo State School
Samford State School
Non-Government Schools
Samford Valley Steiner School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Nebo.
- What is the median house price in Mount Nebo?
- The median house price in Mount Nebo, QLD 4520 is $425,000. The median unit price is $389,520. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mount Nebo postcode?
- Mount Nebo is in the 4520 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Nebo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $488, for units it's $288.
- What schools are in Mount Nebo?
- There are 3 schools serving Mount Nebo on this page, including Mount Nebo State School, Samford Valley Steiner School, Samford State School.
- How walkable is Mount Nebo?
- Mount Nebo has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Mount Nebo?
- Mount Nebo is close to Highvale, Jollys Lookout, Wights Mountain, Banks Creek, Mount Glorious.
- What is the population of Mount Nebo?
- Mount Nebo has approximately 430 residents. The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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