Ballina Shire Council

Nimbin

NSW2480

Nimbin at a glance

Median house

$710,000

+6.4% year on year

Median unit

$240,480

Sales data pending

Days on market

29

Average to sell

Walk score

Not yet scored

Population

1,607

Median age 50

About

Welcome to Nimbin.

Nimbin is a suburb in New South Wales.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$710,000

+6.4% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.

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

Median House PriceSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

$710,000

+6.4% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

$240,480

Sales data pending

Days on MarketSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

29

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,607

Median age: 50

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

2.27%

Based on $710,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

6.49%

Based on $240,480 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

+6.4%

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

73%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

29 days

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

5-year trajectory

at +6.4%/yr

2021

$521K

5-year change

+36%

2026

$710K

Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

1,607

Median age

50

Family households

50%

Lone person

43%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

263

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Against justice procedures50 (19.0%)
Theft48 (18.3%)
Assault44 (16.7%)
Drug offences29 (11.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment25 (9.5%)

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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Nimbin.

Local schools for Nimbin

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Nimbin Central School

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Coffee Camp Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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Barkers Vale Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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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)

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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 median house price in Nimbin?
The median house price in Nimbin, NSW 2480 is $710,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +6.4%.
What is the Nimbin postcode?
Nimbin is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, 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?
Nimbin has approximately 1,607 residents. The median age is 50.

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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