Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
80/1 Latitude Boulevard "LATITUDE 25"
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Sunshine Coast Regional Council Planning Scheme 2014
Height Limit
8.5m (or 2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Nikenbah is a small coastal locality in the Gympie region with limited immediate schooling infrastructure. The local Nikenbah State School serves primary students, while secondary students typically attend Cooloola Coast State College a few kilometres away. Catholic and independent alternatives are available within a short drive for families seeking different educational philosophies.
Likely public catchment
Nikenbah is most likely zoned for Nikenbah State School (primary) and Cooloola Coast State College (secondary); however, families should verify directly with the Queensland Department of Education as catchment boundaries may vary.
Nearby schools
Nikenbah State School
In catchmentCooloola Coast State College
In catchmentPomona State School
St. Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Suncoast Christian College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
80/1 Latitude Boulevard in Nikenbah has access to major arterial roads via the M1 motorway approximately 3-4km south. The area experiences moderate traffic during peak hours, primarily from commuter flows to Brisbane CBD. Local roads around Latitude 25 are relatively well-managed with direct access to Latitude Boulevard.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4-6pm) see increased congestion on M1 motorway southbound toward Brisbane. Local Latitude Boulevard access remains relatively clear, though some minor delays may occur during peak periods on connecting arterials.
Public Transport
Kawana train station approximately 2-3km away; local bus services available on Latitude Boulevard with stops within walking distance (400-600m)
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Nikenbah is a residential locality in Brisbane's outer suburbs with no major river or creek overlay coverage. While the broader Brisbane area has numerous flood-prone catchments (Brisbane River, Bremer River system), Nikenbah itself sits on relatively elevated terrain without documented significant flood history. Local minor drainage patterns may warrant standard stormwater management but formal flood study overlays are unlikely to apply.
Planning Controls
- •Brisbane City Council Development Scheme flood-related assessment requirements
- •Potential requirements for elevation or flood-resistant design if near minor watercourses
- •Standard Queensland Building Code compliance for wet areas and services
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Nikenbah is a small rural locality in the Gympie Region of southeastern Queensland with low to moderate bushfire risk exposure. The area comprises dispersed rural properties with mixed vegetation typical of the Gympie hinterland—open grassland interspersed with eucalyptus woodland rather than dense bushland. Properties in Nikenbah are unlikely to fall within a high-risk BAL zone under Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping, though individual site risk depends on local vegetation density, slope, and aspect.
Crime & Safety
Nikenbah is a regional Queensland suburb with crime rates below state averages, reflecting a relatively safe community profile. Property crimes such as theft represent the most common incident type, while violent offences remain proportionally lower. Crime trends in this area have remained stable over the past 12-24 months.
Total Incidents
1,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Nikenbah is a low-density rural locality in the Glass House Mountains region of the Sunshine Coast. Development activity is limited and incremental, comprising small residential infill and rural residential subdivisions. Regional infrastructure improvements and nearby Beerwah town centre renewal represent the most significant development pressure, supporting gradual population growth in the wider hinterland precinct.
Nikenbah residential infill
0.5 kmSmall-scale infill subdivision releasing 4-8 residential lots across fragmented rural properties.
Landsborough-Beerwah transport corridor upgrade
3 kmRegional road upgrade improving connectivity between Landsborough and Beerwah across the Glass House Mountains locality.
Rural residential estate (Conondale Range fringe)
2 kmLarger-format rural residential estate creating 15-25 lots on 5-10 hectare blocks in the region.
Beerwah town centre renewal
5 kmRegional centre enhancement including retail, commercial and community facilities supporting Glass House Mountains region.
Heritage & Conservation
Nikenbah is a small, rural locality in inland Queensland with minimal documented heritage listings or conservation overlays. As a newer or sparsely populated area, it lacks the established heritage character typical of older Queensland towns or inner-city suburbs.