Ballina Shire Council
Nimbin
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
$710,000
+6.4% annual growth
$240,480
Sales data pending
29
Average days to sell
1,607
Median age: 50
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.27%
Based on $710,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.49%
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 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202629 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.
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nimbin Central School
Coffee Camp Public School
Barkers Vale Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 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.
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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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