Mount Nebo (Queensland) facts for kids
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Mount Nebo, Queensland
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 Mount Nebo
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 430 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 29.9/km2 (77/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1919 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4520 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 14.4 km2 (5.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Moreton Bay | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Pine Rivers | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Dickson | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Nebo is a small, quiet area in Queensland, Australia. It's located in the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 430 people lived there.
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Exploring Mount Nebo's Location
Mount Nebo is a mountain found about 18 kilometers northwest of The Gap. The Gap is a suburb in Brisbane, Australia.
It's part of a group of mountains called the D'Aguilar Range. Other mountains in this range include Mount Pleasant, Mount Glorious, and Mount Mee. A creek called Enoggera Creek starts its journey from Mount Nebo.
A Look at Mount Nebo's Past
The area of Mount Nebo gets its name from the mountain itself.
Early Settlement and Changes
People started settling here in 1919. This happened when a large area called the Highlands Estate was divided into smaller pieces of land. These smaller pieces were given to soldiers returning from World War I.
For some years, Mount Nebo was part of the Shire of Esk. But between 1932 and 1936, the local boundaries changed. This moved Mount Nebo into the Shire of Pine Rivers. Later, in 2008, many local councils joined together. Now, Mount Nebo is part of the City of Moreton Bay.
Mount Nebo State School History
Mount Nebo State School first opened its doors on February 16, 1931. The school had to close temporarily a few times over the years. It closed from 1934 to 1939, for a short time in 1940, from 1941 to 1946, and again from 1948 to 1954.
Who Lives in Mount Nebo?
We can learn about the people of Mount Nebo from official surveys called censuses.
Census Information
- In 2011, Mount Nebo had 433 people. About half were female (50.3%) and half were male (49.7%).
- The average age of people in Mount Nebo was 42 years old. This was 5 years older than the average age for all of Australia.
- Most people (76.6%) living in Mount Nebo were born in Australia.
- Other countries where people were born included England (11.1%), New Zealand (3.5%), and France (1.4%).
- Most people (94.2%) spoke only English at home.
- The most common religious belief was "No Religion" (49.0%). Other beliefs included Catholic (14.3%) and Anglican (8.5%).
- In 2016, the population of Mount Nebo was 424 people.
- By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 430 people.
Community Services and Education
Local Amenities
The Moreton Bay City Council provides a mobile library service. This library on wheels visits the Mount Nebo Community Hall every two weeks. It's a great way for everyone to borrow books and other materials.
Learning at Mount Nebo State School
Mount Nebo State School is a government primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Prep to Year 6. The school is located on Mount Nebo Road.
In 2017, the school had 30 students. There were 6 teachers and 6 other staff members helping the school run smoothly.
