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Nimbin, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Nimbin is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,549. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
1,549 Population 3/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
63.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$16,190 Median Income
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$16,190 median income, 8.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Nimbin

Nimbin

Nimbin is a town in the Northern Rivers area of the Australian state of New South Wales, approximately 30 km (19 mi) north of Lismore, 33 km (21 mi) northeast of Kyogle, and 70 km (43 mi) west of Byron Bay.

People

Population1,549
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$16,190
Per Capita$16,190
Unemployment8.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership80.1%
Housing Units620

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain63.2 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population1,549
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates-28.5955°, 153.2234°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation63.2 inches (1,606 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,190
Median Age50.0 years

About Nimbin

Nimbin is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,549. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Nimbin has a population of 1,549 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 570.0 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,549
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
570.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nimbin vs Australia Average

The median household income in Nimbin is $16,190, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,190 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $311, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 147 business establishments.

Income: Nimbin vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,190
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,190
Avg Weekly Wage$311

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)147

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nimbin is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 80.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 620 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.1%
Owner-Occupied80.1%
Renter-Occupied19.9%
Housing Units620

Property Tax

Climate in Nimbin

Nimbin has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.4°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1409 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.2° 199.8
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 19.3° / 29.1° 149.6
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 17.9° / 27.3° 161.8
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.3° 139.3
May 17°C / 63°F 11.8° / 22.3° 92.2
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 10.3° / 20.1° 125.8
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 9.1° / 20° 55.7
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 9.7° / 22.1° 80.1
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.8° 51.9
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 14.5° / 26.7° 82.6
Nov 22.3°C / 72°F 16.9° / 27.7° 129.0
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 18.3° / 28.6° 141.5
Nimbin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area570.0 sq mi (1,476.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-28.5955°N, 153.2234°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.2"
66% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.02"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.81"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 9.0 in Wettest
March 71°F (22°C) 8.9 in
April 67°F (19°C) 6.3 in
May 62°F (16°C) 6.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 56°F (14°C) 1.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in

Nimbin has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.0") and September the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Nimbin

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Coffee Camp Public School - - - -
Tuntable Creek Public School - - - -
Jiggi Primary School - - - -
Nimbin Central School - - - -
Barkers Vale Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nimbin

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
River 94.9 - AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Newsradio - AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM 95.3 commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Bay 93.9 - MP3 128 kbps
Smooth-Relax relax, smooth AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC North Coast - AAC 94 kbps
2NCR - River FM - AAC 88 kbps
Rim FM 100.1 community MP3 64 kbps
NimFM alternative, talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Nimbin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Crawford House
Crawford House Museum
Kyogle Museum
Richmond River Historical Society
Richmond River Historical Society Museum

Libraries in Nimbin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alstonville Library0.0
Goonellabah Library0.0
Kyogle Library0.0
Lismore Library0.0
Richmond Tweed Regional Library0.0
Richmond Tweed Regional Library (mobile)0.0
SCU Learning Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Nimbin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Uki Buttery Bazaar
Uki Farmers Market

Hotels in Nimbin

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nimbin Hotel
Teretre Cabins

Restaurants in Nimbin

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nimbin Pizza & Trattoria

Cafes in Nimbin

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Annies Garden Cafe
Armonica
Nimbin Feast Cafe
Nimbin Feast Cafe
The Verandah
Wadeville Woolies

Gas Stations in Nimbin

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #4338346554
Closed

Airports Near Nimbin

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Baryulgil Airstrip-Small Airport
Boonah Airport-Small Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Kooralbyn Airport-Small Airport
Murwillumbah Airport-Small Airport
Nobbys Creek private Strip-Small Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private strip-Small Airport
Tyagarah Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Nimbin

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nimbin Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nimbin

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Patrick's Catholic Church
St Stephen's
Uniting Church

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nimbin

What is the population of Nimbin?

Nimbin has a population of 1,549 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 570.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nimbin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,190, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Nimbin?

Nimbin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.2 inches.

How is the job market in Nimbin?

The job market in Nimbin faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $311. There are 147 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nimbin?

The median home value in Nimbin is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 80.1%.

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