Nimbin, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Nimbin, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
| Locality | Nimbin |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lismore City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.57919 |
| Longitude | 153.24097 |
| Population | 1,549 |
| Density | 21.3 /km² |
| Area | 72.9 km² |
| Elevation | 77 m |
| Postcode | 2480 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 619 km north-northeast |
Nimbin is a locality in the Lismore City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,549. The locality covers an area of 72.9 km², giving a population density of about 21.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 77 m above sea level. It lies approximately 619 km north-northeast of Sydney. Nimbin is located at 28.5792°S, 153.2410°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2480. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Nimbin breathes a humid, verdant air, a place where the ancient rainforests of the Northern Rivers spill down volcanic slopes, cloaking the land in a dense, emerald tapestry. It lies 58.4 km south-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 195°T), and is situated 12.7 km north-west of Dunoon. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of growth, cradle the village, their contours a muted testament to the rich, volcanic soil that sustains them. The sky above, often a brilliant, almost impossibly blue, can quickly gather the bruised purples of an approaching storm, the air growing thick with the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms. A gentle mist, particularly potent in the early mornings, can shroud the surrounding countryside, lending a dreamlike quality to the steep, forested ridges that define the horizon, and the sheer abundance of life here seems to hum with a quiet, persistent energy.
This land, long tended by Indigenous custodians, saw its modern chapter begin with selectors and dairying families, drawn by the promise of fertile ground. Later, the burgeoning alternative lifestyle movement found a spiritual home in Nimbin, drawn by its remoteness and the raw beauty of its surrounds, a character that still permeates the local economy, which now leans heavily on tourism, crafts, and organic produce. The iconic Nimbin Rocks, a striking geological formation, stand as silent witnesses to the area's volcanic past, a place where the very earth feels alive. The nearby rainforests, a vital lung for the region, offer sanctuary for an astonishing array of flora and fauna, a living museum of biodiversity that draws travellers from far and wide, seeking solace and connection.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nimbin, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Nimbin, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Nimbin includes the postcode (2480), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lismore City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Nimbin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |