Nimbin at a glance
Population
1,607
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Nimbin.
The postcode for Nimbin is 2480 (NSW).
Nimbin (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Nimbin has roughly 1,607 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nimbin's population at 1,607, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,607
Median age
50
Family households
50%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
1,607
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
263
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nimbin.
Local schools for Nimbin
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Government School Catchment
Nimbin Central School
Coffee Camp Public School
Barkers Vale Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Nimbin.
- What is the Nimbin postcode?
- Nimbin is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Nimbin?
- Nimbin is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nimbin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Nimbin?
- There are 5 schools serving Nimbin on this page, including Nimbin Central School, Coffee Camp Public School, Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education.
- What suburbs are near Nimbin?
- Nimbin is close to Tuntable Falls, Mountain Top, Tuntable Creek, Stony Chute, Coffee Camp.
- What is the population of Nimbin?
- The population of Nimbin is approximately 1,607 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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