Booerie Creek vs North Lismore
The verdict
North Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $366K versus $837K in Booerie Creek. North Lismore rates higher for liveability (54 vs 19). North Lismore is closer to the coast (28.9 km vs 31.6 km).
Scores
Booerie CreekNorth Lismore
| Booerie Creek | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 49 |
| Transport | 35 | 46 |
| Education | 43 | 46 |
| Liveability | 19 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Booerie Creek | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 130 | 754 |
| Median age | 49 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,458 | $1,166 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| Born in Australia | 85.4% | 82.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Booerie Creek Stable · North Lismore Stable
Property
| Booerie Creek | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $837K | $366K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Booerie Creek | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 133 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 1,194 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 928 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,077 | 15,517 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Booerie Creek | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Booerie Creek · North Lismore
Transport
| Booerie Creek | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 46 |
| 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) | 3.8 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Booerie Creek | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.6 km | 28.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 599.0 km | 599.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Booerie Creek | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 130 | 754 |
| Estimated 2025 | 133 | 676 |
| Projected 2041 | 138 | 756 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | -2.69% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Booerie Creek or North Lismore?
North Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $366K versus $837K.
Which has better public transport, Booerie Creek or North Lismore?
North Lismore has the higher transport score (Booerie Creek 35/100 vs North Lismore 46/100).
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