Side by sideSuburb comparison

Blue Knob vs Nimbin.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Blue Knob edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blue Knob (990) sits above Nimbin (989). Blue Knob skews owner-occupied (89%), Nimbin runs more rental-dense (73% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Blue Knob edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 989).

Common questionsBlue Knob vs Nimbin

Common questions

Does Blue Knob or Nimbin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blue Knob scores 990 vs 989 in Nimbin. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Blue Knob
Metric
Nimbin

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$310/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$310/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
73.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
210
Population
1,607
58
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
5
990
Avg ICSEA
989

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).