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NSW · Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Nimmitabel, 2631
Est. population · Jun 2025
333
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.4%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,073/wk
Employment rate
50.7%
Languages at home
2.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Nimmitabel is a regional smaller community in Snowy Monaro Regional Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Nimmitabel snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
333
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#316
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
29th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
53rd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
15th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 33.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4931st in Australia
- State rank
- 1584th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #316 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #637 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
333(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +4.4% over 5 years · 53th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +4.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +14
- Growth rank in NSW
- 53th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~350), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 324
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,073
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 165
- Median monthly mortgage
- $761
- Employment rate
- 50.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 132 / 0 / 0 (+ 3 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 16
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 48
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 28.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -27.1%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault2
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment7
- Malicious Damage To Property4
- Other Offences3
- Sexual Assault2
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 920
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 15th
School list
- Nimmitabel Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 920 · 15th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 11 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
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 · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bombala St After Monro St
- Bombala St Before Clarke St
- Bombala St Before Monro St
- Nimmitabel Coach Stop
- Nimmitabel Public School, Wolfe St
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 6 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 22 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 36/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 6.17
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 9.26
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 18.52
Food & drink(3)
- Nimmitabel Bakery and CafeCafe
- Sundowner CafeCafe
- Federal HotelPub
Community(1)
- Nimmitabel Public SchoolSchool
Nimmitabel
Sport & outdoors(7)
- John Geldmacher MillPark
- Park (3)
- Playground
- Nimmitabel Tennis ClubSports field
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Geldmacher HouseMuseum
Transport(1)
1 bus stops
Other(17)
- Nimmitabel HotelAlcohol
- Nimmitabel MillAttraction
- Bbq
- Bench (2)
- Beverages
- Nimmitabel Caravan ParkCamp Site
- Alpine Mobile MechanicsCar repair
- Nimmitabel Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
- Royal Arms GuesthouseGuest House
- Federal HotelHotel
28 Bombala Street
- Nimmitabel MotelMotel
- Harrys Lake Racecourse ReserveNature Reserve
- Parking
- Nimmitabel Police StationPolice
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- Shower
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Harrys Lake Racecourse ReserveNature reserve
- John Geldmacher MillPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Cooma Hospital and Health Service (32.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 168 mm · ~21 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 11° / -2°
- Rainfall
- 105 mm · ~13 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 KIRKE STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Additional Information Requested
2025· 2 proposals
March 2025
- Subdivision38 CLARKE STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces5646 MONARO HIGHWAY NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space32 LUCAN STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
July 2024
- Subdivision2074 TOM GROGGIN ROAD NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 OTWAY STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space48 BOMBALA STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home36 JENKINS ROAD NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
August 2023
- Industrial development5726 MONARO HIGHWAY NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development10 CLARKE STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
April 2023
- Other53 BOMBALA STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
March 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces48 BOMBALA STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
2022· 8 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development53 BOMBALA STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
November 2022
- Other53 BOMBALA STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
October 2022
- Dwelling432 OLD BOMBALA ROAD NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
July 2022
- Shed29 YORK STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
June 2022
- Other39 BOMBALA STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
May 2022
- Other53 Bombala Street, NimmitableDetermined
February 2022
- Dwelling19 Otway Street Nimmitabel Lot 3 DP 198461Determined
January 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs43 bombala St Nimmitabel 2631Determined
2021· 1 proposal
December 2021
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs23 TINDALL STREET NIMMITABEL 2631Determined
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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 48.7 km away).
Coalition 57.7%Labor 42.3%
15.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -5.9 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- NimmitabelLabor 41.9% · Coalition 58.1% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- BembokaLabor 56.1% · Coalition 43.9% TPP (2025)30.3 km away
- CoomaLabor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)31.1 km away
- Cooma NorthLabor 54.7% · Coalition 45.3% TPP (2025)32.9 km away
- DalgetyLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)39.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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