NSW · Lismore Council
Nimbin, 2480
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Nimbin is a quieter smaller community in Lismore, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because community and employment and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum and transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,607
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $798
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 64 of 688
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,199
- Employment rate
- 35.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 63 / 10 / 8
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $425
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 252
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 162
- Against the person
- 43
- Against property
- 61
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 100.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 37 residents
- State safety percentile
- 70.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions513
- Fraud284
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment361
- Malicious Damage To Property360
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault312
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 989.5
- Nimbin Central SchoolCombined
- Tuntable Falls Community SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
155 public transport stops in this suburb
- 74 Cecil Rd
- Cullen St Before Sibley St
- Cullen St Before Thorburn St
- Nimbin Rd After West Rd
- Stony Chute Opp Cullen Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
120 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation117 UPPER TUNTABLE FALLS ROAD NIMBIN 2480Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure127 GUNGAS ROAD NIMBIN 2480Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development3 STEWARTS WAY NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)6 STEWARTS WAY NIMBIN 2480Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Commercial development; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure62 CULLEN STREET NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 STEWARTS WAY NIMBIN 2480Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure99 GUNGAS ROAD NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 Alternative Way Nimbin 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 Tareeda Way NIMBIN NSWDetermined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation117 UPPER TUNTABLE FALLS ROAD NIMBIN 2480Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport15 HILLSIDE DRIVE NIMBIN 2480Determined
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 Evelyn way Nimbin 2480Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space10 BELLERIDGE ROAD NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Subdivision392 TUNTABLE FALLS ROAD NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)16 TAREEDA WAY NIMBIN 2480Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 ROCKVIEW COURT NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 EVELYN WAY NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 GEORGI PLACE NIMBIN 2480Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 TAREEDA WAY NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport3 GEORGI PLACE NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 TRANQUIL COURT NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation34 CECIL STREET NIMBIN 2480Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation6 EVELYN WAY NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support9 STEWARTS WAY NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Hot water systems; Rainwater tanks; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing31 BLADE ROAD NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation34 CECIL STREET NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation7 KENZI RISE NIMBIN 2480Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation165 GUNGAS ROAD NIMBIN 2480Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport15 HILLSIDE DRIVE NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 TAREEDA WAY NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure110 GUNGAS ROAD NIMBIN 2480Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool27 CULLEN STREET NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 78 CECIL STREET NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 GEORGI PLACE NIMBIN 2480Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport15 HILLSIDE DRIVE NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Attached dwelling; Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)5 ROCKVIEW COURT NIMBIN 2480Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 BELLERIDGE ROAD NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1 STEWARTS WAY NIMBIN 2480Determined
2024· 2 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 STEWARTS WAY NIMBIN 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 TRANQUIL COURT NIMBIN 2480Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- NImbin Cental ParkPark
- Nimbin CentralPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- On site
- Nimbin Health ServiceCullen Streethospital
- Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 37.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3842nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1215th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #176 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #420 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime513
- Fraudcrime284
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime361
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime360
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime312
- 74 Cecil Rdtransport
- Cullen St Before Sibley Sttransport
- Cullen St Before Thorburn Sttransport
- Nimbin Rd After West Rdtransport
- Stony Chute Opp Cullen Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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