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Nimbin NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Nimbin, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Nimbin NSW is 1,607 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nimbin is $479 per week ($24,908 per year). Median rent in Nimbin is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Nimbin has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Nimbin has a population density of 22.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nimbin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nimbin is $1,199.

There were 66 recorded offences in Nimbin in 2025-26, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (18 offences).

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Nimbin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nimbin Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$479/wk

$24,908 per year

#8435 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,199/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Nimbin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (827) Female 48.6% (782)

Population Density

22.1

people per km²

1,607 people · 72.9 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,203

Family income/wk

Nimbin Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Nimbin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.1% 318 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.9% 142 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Nimbin Country of Birth

Australia

89.8%

England

7.1%

France

1.7%

Germany

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Nimbin Religion

No Religion

59.0%

Not stated

24.6%

Catholic

5.1%

Anglican

3.1%

Buddhism

2.6%

Other Religions Tot

2.3%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nimbin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Nimbin Languages Spoken at Home

Other

33.3%

Australian Indigenous

15.6%

French

15.6%

Japan

15.6%

German

13.3%

Thai

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Nimbin Employment

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Employed full-time

15.4% 160 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.3% 284 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 47 people

🏠

Not in labour force

52.9% 551 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Nimbin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.0%

Bachelor Degree

31.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.3%

Postgraduate Degree

7.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.5%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Nimbin Occupation

Professionals

27.4%

Community & Personal Service

20.7%

Managers

13.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.4%

Clerical & Administrative

9.8%

Labourers

9.6%

Sales Workers

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Nimbin Field of Study

Society & Culture

17.8%

Health

16.7%

Education

13.2%

Creative Arts

11.4%

Management & Commerce

10.5%

Engineering

7.6%

Agriculture & Environment

7.3%

Architecture & Building

6.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.9%

Information Technology

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Nimbin Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nimbin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

19.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

0.7%

$4,000+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nimbin Marital Status

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Married

26.2% 356

↔️

Separated

4.6% 63

📋

Divorced

18.4% 250

🕊️

Widowed

4.8% 65

👤

Never married

45.9% 624

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nimbin Ancestry

English

31.8%

Australian

21.2%

Irish

13.2%

Scottish

11.5%

Other

5.6%

German

5.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.4%

Dutch

2.3%

Italian

2.1%

French

0.9%

Indian

0.8%

Welsh

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nimbin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.6%

Vocational Education

23.3%

Secondary — Government

22.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.2%

Pre-school

11.7%

Secondary — Catholic

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Nimbin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.4% 241

✅

No need for assistance

90.6% 2,312

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Nimbin Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

31.1% 340

—

Not a volunteer

68.9% 755

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nimbin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.9%

$300-$449/mo

5.6%

$450-$599/mo

5.6%

$600-$799/mo

12.9%

$800-$999/mo

8.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nimbin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.3%

Did not go to work

17.5%

Walked only

5.8%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Bicycle

1.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.5%

Bus

1.0%

Other

0.8%

Truck

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Nimbin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.3%

1 vehicle

47.9%

2 vehicles

30.9%

3 vehicles

10.9%

4+ vehicles

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Nimbin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

18.8%

2 bedrooms

30.0%

3 bedrooms

36.1%

4 bedrooms

11.7%

5 bedrooms

1.9%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Nimbin Population Mobility

12.3%

moved in the last year

35.6%

moved in the last 5 years

8.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

39.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nimbin Indigenous Population

7.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

187

Indigenous residents

2,414

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nimbin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

210

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Nimbin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

9.4%

$300-$399/wk

11.1%

$400-$499/wk

12.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nimbin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

31.4%

Couple — no children

30.4%

One parent — children under 15

15.3%

One parent — no children under 15

11.7%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nimbin Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 4

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Previously served

3.0% 33

👤

Never served

96.6% 1,061

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nimbin Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.1% 186

—

Did not provide

82.9% 900

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nimbin Children Ever Born

No children

31.1%

1 child

18.4%

2 children

28.7%

3 children

15.6%

4 children

4.8%

5+ children

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Nimbin When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Nimbin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.0%

5–14 hours

33.9%

15–29 hours

18.5%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Nimbin Household Size

1 person

43.0%

2 persons

31.7%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

9.0%

5 persons

3.4%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nimbin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,109

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Nimbin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.7%

Step family — no other children

16.9%

Blended family — no other children

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nimbin Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 66 total

Other Against Property

Assault

Theft

Drug Offences

Weapons

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Nimbin Schools

schools nearby

government

956

avg ICSEA score

245

total students

Nimbin Central School Government

Combined · K-12 · 245 students

956

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Nimbin Rent Prices & Affordability

38%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $798/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 37.6%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Nimbin

Your weekly income

≈ $3,458/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $498/wk

Rent share 37.6%

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Nimbin vs State & National Average

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Pop: 804 Income: $905/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 804 Income: $813/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Pop: 805 Income: $694/wk Rent: $368/wk

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Pop: 807 Income: $697/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 808 Income: $842/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nimbin

What is the population of Nimbin NSW?

The population of Nimbin NSW is 1,607 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.1 people per km².Nimbin is ranked #3,308 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nimbin?

The median personal income in Nimbin NSW is $479 per week, or $24,908 per year.The median household income is $798 per week.Family income is $1,203 per week.Nimbin is ranked #8,435 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nimbin?

Median rent in Nimbin NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 37.6% of household income, which is considered stressed.Nimbin ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nimbin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nimbin NSW is $1,199. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nimbin?

The median age in Nimbin NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nimbin a good suburb to live in?

Nimbin is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,607.The median income is $479/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12974. All dollar figures in AUD.