Mountain Top vs Nimbin
The verdict
Nimbin is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $790K in Mountain Top. Nimbin rates higher for liveability (27 vs 16). Nimbin is closer to the coast (30.9 km vs 37.3 km).
Scores
Mountain TopNimbin
| Mountain Top | Nimbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 48 | 49 |
| Liveability | 16 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mountain Top | Nimbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45 | 1,607 |
| Median age | 44 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,375 | $798 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.3% | 29.4% |
| Born in Australia | 68.9% | 63.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2 |
Growth: Mountain Top Stable · Nimbin Stable
Property
| Mountain Top | Nimbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $790K | $750K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $555K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mountain Top | Nimbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 9 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 622 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 560 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 1,369 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 0 | 13,006 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mountain Top | Nimbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 990 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mountain Top · Nimbin
Transport
| Mountain Top | Nimbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 17.2 km | 23.2 km |
Liveability
| Mountain Top | Nimbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.3 km | 30.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 613.8 km | 619.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Mountain Top | Nimbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 45 | 1,607 |
| Estimated 2025 | 46 | 1,647 |
| Projected 2041 | 48 | 1,706 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.55% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Mountain Top or Nimbin?
Nimbin is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $790K.
Which has better public transport, Mountain Top or Nimbin?
Mountain Top and Nimbin have similar transport scores.
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