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Nimbin vs Terania Creek

The verdict

Nimbin is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.26M in Terania Creek. Nimbin rates higher for liveability (27 vs 16). Terania Creek rates higher for education (57 vs 49). Terania Creek is closer to the coast (26.3 km vs 30.9 km).

Scores

NimbinTerania Creek
NimbinTerania Creek
Overall2423
Transport00
Education4957
Liveability2716

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

Demographics

NimbinTerania Creek
Population1,607207
Median age5049
Median household income (wk)$798$949
Bachelor degree or higher29.4%38.3%
Born in Australia63.5%66.2%
Avg household size22.2

Growth: Nimbin Stable · Terania Creek Stable

Property

NimbinTerania Creek
Median house price$750K$1.26M
Median unit price$528KData not available
House price YoY5.7%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)3.9%Data not available
Days on market (house)28Data not available

Median price history

Safety

NimbinTerania Creek
Residential safety score9
Break & enter dwelling /100k622966
Motor vehicle theft /100k560483
Domestic assault /100k1,3690
Total incidents /100k (all)16,3662,416

Total incidents over time

Schools

NimbinTerania Creek
Total schools20
Government10
Independent10
Average ICSEA988Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Nimbin · Terania Creek

Transport

NimbinTerania Creek
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)23.2 km16.9 km

Liveability

NimbinTerania Creek
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants50
Parks20
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming pools6Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)30.9 km26.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)619.4 km617.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.4 km7.2 km

Population & growth

NimbinTerania Creek
Population (2021)1,607207
Estimated 20251,647212
Projected 20411,706220
Annual growth rate0.62%0.60%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Nimbin or Terania Creek?

Nimbin is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.26M.

Which has better public transport, Nimbin or Terania Creek?

Nimbin and Terania Creek have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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