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Blue Knob vs Nimbin

The verdict

Blue Knob is more affordable, with a median house price of $590K versus $750K in Nimbin. Nimbin rates higher for liveability (27 vs 16). Nimbin is closer to the coast (30.9 km vs 34.8 km).

Scores

Blue KnobNimbin
Blue KnobNimbin
Overall2024
Transport00
Education4749
Liveability1627

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Blue KnobNimbin
Population2101,607
Median age5850
Median household income (wk)$739$798
Bachelor degree or higher26.6%29.4%
Born in Australia61.9%63.5%
Avg household size1.92

Growth: Blue Knob Stable · Nimbin Stable

Property

Blue KnobNimbin
Median house price$590K$750K
Median unit priceData not available$528K
House price YoYData not available5.7%
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.9%
Days on market (house)Data not available28

Median price history

Safety

Blue KnobNimbin
Residential safety score9
Break & enter dwelling /100k0622
Motor vehicle theft /100k0560
Domestic assault /100k9521,369
Total incidents /100k (all)7,14316,366

Total incidents over time

Schools

Blue KnobNimbin
Total schools02
Government01
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available988

See the full school list on each profile: Blue Knob · Nimbin

Transport

Blue KnobNimbin
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)20.2 km23.2 km

Liveability

Blue KnobNimbin
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants05
Parks02
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not available6
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)34.8 km30.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)621.3 km619.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)6.0 km2.4 km

Population & growth

Blue KnobNimbin
Population (2021)2101,607
Estimated 20252151,647
Projected 20412231,706
Annual growth rate0.59%0.62%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Blue Knob or Nimbin?

Blue Knob is more affordable, with a median house price of $590K versus $750K.

Which has better public transport, Blue Knob or Nimbin?

Blue Knob and Nimbin have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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