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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 CreekNorth Lismore
Overall3249
Transport3546
Education4346
Liveability1954

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Booerie CreekNorth Lismore
Population130754
Median age4942
Median household income (wk)$1,458$1,166
Bachelor degree or higher26.4%28.6%
Born in Australia85.4%82.6%
Avg household size2.62.4

Growth: Booerie Creek Stable · North Lismore Stable

Property

Booerie CreekNorth Lismore
Median house price$837K$366K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)4556

Median price history

Safety

Booerie CreekNorth Lismore
Residential safety score23
Break & enter dwelling /100k0133
Motor vehicle theft /100k01,194
Domestic assault /100k0928
Total incidents /100k (all)3,07715,517

Total incidents over time

Schools

Booerie CreekNorth Lismore
Total schools02
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,015

See the full school list on each profile: Booerie Creek · North Lismore

Transport

Booerie CreekNorth Lismore
Transport score3546
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)3.8 km2.7 km

Liveability

Booerie CreekNorth Lismore
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks02
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)31.6 km28.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)599.0 km599.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.9 km2.6 km

Population & growth

Booerie CreekNorth Lismore
Population (2021)130754
Estimated 2025133676
Projected 2041138756
Annual growth rate0.57%-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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Data sources

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