Nerimbera, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nerimbera Queensland
St Christophers Chapel, 2009
Nerimbera Location in Queensland
Population	285 (2021 census)
• Density	6.169/km2 (15.98/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4701
Area	46.2 km2 (17.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	10.3 km (6 mi) SE of Frenchville 11.4 km (7 mi) SE of Rockhampton CBD 42.6 km (26 mi) SW of Yeppoon 635 km (395 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Shire of Livingstone
State electorate(s)	Keppel
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around Nerimbera: Lakes Creek Mount Archer Nankin Port Curtis Nerimbera Nankin Midgee Midgee Nankin

Nerimbera is a small, quiet area in Queensland, Australia. It is a rural locality, which means it has more open spaces and farms than a busy city. In 2021, about 285 people lived here. Nerimbera is part of the Livingstone Shire.

Exploring Nerimbera's Landscape

The northern part of Nerimbera has mountains and valleys. One of the main mountains is Mount Berserker, which is 468 meters (about 1,535 feet) tall. It is part of the Berserker Range. These mountains are mostly untouched and wild.

In the south, Nerimbera is next to the Fitzroy River. This area is flatter and is mostly used for grazing animals like cattle. A main road, the Rockhampton–Emu Park Road, goes through Nerimbera from west to east.

A Look Back at Nerimbera's History

The name "Berserker" comes from old Norse warriors. A man named Charles Archer, whose family was from Scotland and Norway, used this name in 1853 for the mountains.

In 1911, a Baptist church opened in Nerimbera. A special ceremony was held on August 19, 1911, before it officially opened on October 1, 1911.

Nerimbera also had its own school, Nerimbera State School, which opened on August 16, 1921. It was located at 4 Graff Road. The school stopped teaching students on December 31, 2008, and officially closed on December 31, 2009.

Who Lives in Nerimbera?

The number of people living in Nerimbera has changed a little over the years.

• In 2012, there were 265 people.
• In 2016, the population grew to 293 people.
• In 2021, the population was 285 people.

Special Places in Nerimbera

Nerimbera has a special place listed for its historical importance:

• St Christophers Chapel: This chapel, located on St Christopher's Chapel Road, is recognized as a heritage site. This means it's an important building from the past that is protected.

What Nerimbera's Economy Is Like

Nerimbera has a few important businesses.

• JBS Meat Processing facility: This large facility on St Christopher's Chapel Road employs over 500 staff. They can process a lot of cattle each day.
• Holcim Australia: This company operates a quarry at Arnold Drive. A quarry is a place where materials like stone or sand are dug out of the ground. These materials are used in construction.

Learning Opportunities Near Nerimbera

There are no schools directly in Nerimbera today.

• The closest primary school for younger students is Lakes Creek State School, which is in the nearby area of Lakes Creek.
• For older students, the nearest high school is North Rockhampton State High School in Frenchville.