Boat Harbour (Lismore) vs McLeans Ridges
The verdict
Boat Harbour (Lismore) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.58M in McLeans Ridges. Boat Harbour (Lismore) rates higher for transport (46 vs 35). McLeans Ridges rates higher for education (61 vs 54). McLeans Ridges is closer to the coast (19.9 km vs 23.1 km).
Scores
| Boat Harbour (Lismore) | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 36 |
| Transport | 46 | 35 |
| Education | 54 | 61 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boat Harbour (Lismore) | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19 | 808 |
| Median age | 38 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,374 | $2,305 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.5% | 45.1% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 85.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Boat Harbour (Lismore) Stable · McLeans Ridges Stable
Property
| Boat Harbour (Lismore) | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $1.58M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Boat Harbour (Lismore) | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 248 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 248 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 0 | 1,733 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boat Harbour (Lismore) | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Boat Harbour (Lismore) · McLeans Ridges
Transport
| Boat Harbour (Lismore) | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Boat Harbour (Lismore) | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.1 km | 19.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 601.7 km | 602.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 9.6 km |
Population & growth
| Boat Harbour (Lismore) | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19 | 808 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19 | 828 |
| Projected 2041 | 20 | 858 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.61% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Boat Harbour (Lismore) or McLeans Ridges?
Boat Harbour (Lismore) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.58M.
Which has better public transport, Boat Harbour (Lismore) or McLeans Ridges?
Boat Harbour (Lismore) has the higher transport score (Boat Harbour (Lismore) 46/100 vs McLeans Ridges 35/100).
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