Nimbin vs Stony Chute
Stony Chute (median $566,666) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Nimbin ($720,000).
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Nimbin and Stony Chute side by side
| Measure | Nimbin | Stony Chute |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $720,000 | $566,666 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 1,607 | 156 |
| Median age | 50 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1319 mm | 1330 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nimbin (989) sits above Stony Chute (964). Stony Chute skews owner-occupied (94%), Nimbin runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
- For buyers
- Stony Chute is the lower entry point at $566,666 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Stony Chute offers the higher gross rental yield (5.69% vs 4.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Nimbin edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 964).
Nimbin vs Stony Chute: common questions
Is Nimbin or Stony Chute cheaper to buy in?
Stony Chute has the lower median house price at $566,666, roughly 21% below Nimbin ($720,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Nimbin or Stony Chute have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nimbin scores 989 vs 964 in Stony Chute. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Nimbin or Stony Chute?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.69% in Stony Chute vs 4.48% in Nimbin. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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