Nimbin
NSW 2480 · Lismore
1,607 (2021) → 1,647 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Lismore local government area (est. 43,953 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Nimbin is a stable suburb in Lismore, NSW 2480, about 619km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $750K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 31km inland. Nimbin has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 9/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.16%), New Zealand (2.05%), Germany (1.68%), France (0.56%), Scotland (0.44%)
Top languages: German (1.12%), French (0.87%), Japan (0.75%), Thai (0.75%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.62%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1004 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tuntable Falls Community SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1031
- Nimbin Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 944
Nearby (within 10km)
- Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner EducationCombined · Independent · 8.4kmICSEA 1052
- Barkers Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 990
- Coffee Camp Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 945
- Whian Whian Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 1062
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Nimbin
Is Nimbin safe?
Nimbin has a residential safety score of 9/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 16,366 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Nimbin?
In Nimbin, the median house price is $750K and the median unit price is $528K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Nimbin from Sydney CBD?
Nimbin is about 619.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Nimbin?
Nimbin has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 988 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Nimbin?
Nimbin has a transport score of 0/100.