Question 1

Is Nebo a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Nebo is a compact rural service town in central Queensland's Isaac Region, centring on a modest main street of shops and services, a handful of heritage buildings and predominantly single-storey homes. Larger cattle properties and smallholdings spread into the surrounding countryside, and daily life is practical and outdoors oriented, shaped by agriculture, the regional resource industry and regular community events and sporting fixtures.

The community of 857 has a median age of 37 and a typical household income of $1,981 a week (about $103,000 a year). Families make up the bulk of households, with couple families accounting for about 87% of reported families, and homes are mostly owner-occupied (54.8% owner-occupied, 45.2% rented). Local works—from a new water treatment plant and reservoir to precinct refurbishments, showgrounds upgrades, energy projects and proposed staff housing—mean investment in utilities and community facilities. Nebo suits people who want a country pace, straightforward housing and ready access to bushland, outback routes and nearby regional centres; whether it fits you depends on what you want from a town.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Nebo?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Nebo at about $480 a week would take roughly a quarter of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census. In percentage terms that's about 24.2% of weekly household income, which sits in the moderate share band. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters; whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Nebo a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Nebo rose 9.9% over the past year. For someone weighing Nebo up as an investment, that movement relates to capital growth on houses and represents a notable increase over the period. Whether that change makes Nebo the right investment for you will depend on your individual goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	9.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	30	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$480	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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