Bathroom renovations and carpentry in Nerang
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Homes in Nerang at the 2021 Census
- 61.4%separate houses
- 23.1%townhouses and semis
- 13.3%flats and units
- 38.2%with a mortgage
Nerang is an old river town about 12 km west of Southport. The Nerang River runs right through it, and the hills of Nerang National Park sit on its north-west edge. The town was surveyed in 1865, land was first sold in 1871, and its first hotel opened in 1872.
Most homes here are houses, from blocks near the town centre to streets close to the bush. A deck or timber stairs down to the yard are jobs that suit them well.
Close by: Carrara, Ashmore, Mudgeeraba.
What are homes like in Nerang?
Nerang is mostly houses. In the 2021 Census, 61.4% of lived-in homes were separate houses, 23.1% were townhouses or semi-detached and 13.3% were flats or apartments.
Many owners are still paying off their homes. 38.2% had a mortgage, 24.1% were owned outright and 30.9% were rented. Few homes sat empty, just 4.8% on Census night. The median rent was $390 a week. The suburb covers 35.9 square km, about five times the size of Ashmore, so homes sit on very different kinds of land.
What should you plan for on a Nerang job?
The river comes first. The Bureau of Meteorology says the Nerang River passes through Nerang below Hinze Dam. It lists moderate to major floods on the river in 1931, 1947, 1954 and 1974, and more flooding in 2013 and 2017. Look up your address on the council flood maps before a ground-level job.
Then think about bushfire. Nerang National Park is mostly hills and open forest. If your block backs onto bush, check the council's bushfire hazard overlay. It shows land that could be hit by bushfire or ember attack, and it is based on the State's bushfire prone area mapping.
Do you need approval for a deck in Nerang?
In most cases, yes. The council says a new timber deck is likely to need building approval from a private certifier. A deck over 1 m high may also need the council's approval if it is built inside a boundary setback. On a sloping block, a deck gets tall quickly, so settle the height early.
If your block is in the designated bushfire prone area on the council map, tell your certifier at the start. Our guides on deck footings and deck costs help you plan the rest.
What clients say
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A full reno, two bathrooms and all
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Deck restored, new steps from scratch
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Did Hinze Dam stop flooding in Nerang?
Not fully. The Bureau of Meteorology says Hinze Dam, finished in 2011, can reduce how bad floods are downstream, depending on the event. But it also says rain like 1974's would still cause flooding. The Bureau's flood table lists more river flood events in February 2022 and March 2025.
Do Nerang townhouses need body corporate approval?
Yes, if your townhouse is part of a body corporate scheme. Nearly a quarter of Nerang homes are townhouses or semis. Before work starts, read your by-laws, as the Queensland Government says they can affect what you change. Work on common property that costs under $3,000 can be approved by the committee.
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