The size of Nirranda is approximately 27.5 square kilometres. The population of Nirranda in 2011 was 187 people. By 2016 the population was 56 showing a population decline of 70.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Nirranda is 50-59 years. Households in Nirranda are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $600 - $799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Nirranda work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 65.6% of the homes in Nirranda were owner-occupied compared with 81.8% in 2016.