Nimbin, NSW 2480
Ballina Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2480
Updated
Median house price
$720,000
+7.9% over the past year.
Median of 30 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Nimbin at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Weekly rent
- $620
- Houses · units $435
- Population
- 1,607
- Median age 50
Prices: Median of 30 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2480), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Nimbin
Houses change hands at $720,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (30 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 67% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.9%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +7.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $144,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Nimbin on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2480)
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What to know about Nimbin
Nimbin (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $720,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.9% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Nimbin has roughly 1,607 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,319 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 independent.
Schools in Nimbin
Location
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.
- Family households
- 50%
- Lone person
- 43%
- Owner occupied
- 73%
- Renter occupied
- 18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.48% (median rent $620/wk against a $720,000 price tag). Units yield 9.41% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.9% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.48%
- On the $720,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.41%
- On the $240,480 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +7.9%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
145 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,319 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Nimbin
- What is the median house price in Nimbin?
- The median house price in Nimbin, NSW 2480 is $720,000 (median of 30 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +7.9%.
- How much is my house worth in Nimbin?
- A useful starting point is the Nimbin median house price of $720,000 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Nimbin a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Nimbin is 4.5%: the median weekly house rent is $620 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2480), June 2026) against the median house price of $720,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 7.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Nimbin is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Ballina Shire Council area, NSW 2480.
- What is the average rent in Nimbin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $435.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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