Booerie Creek vs South Lismore
The verdict
South Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $403K versus $837K in Booerie Creek. South Lismore rates higher for transport (78 vs 35). South Lismore is closer to the coast (29.2 km vs 31.6 km).
Scores
Booerie CreekSouth Lismore
| Booerie Creek | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 60 |
| Transport | 35 | 78 |
| Education | 43 | 39 |
| Liveability | 19 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Booerie Creek | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 130 | 1,775 |
| Median age | 49 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,458 | $1,252 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.4% | 21.5% |
| Born in Australia | 85.4% | 87.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Booerie Creek Stable · South Lismore Stable
Property
| Booerie Creek | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $837K | $403K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $360K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 7.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 21 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Booerie Creek | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 563 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 507 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,077 | 15,831 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Booerie Creek | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 898 |
See the full school list on each profile: Booerie Creek · South Lismore
Transport
| Booerie Creek | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Booerie Creek | South 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 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.6 km | 29.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 599.0 km | 595.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Booerie Creek | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 130 | 1,775 |
| Estimated 2025 | 133 | 1,592 |
| Projected 2041 | 138 | 1,781 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | -2.68% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Booerie Creek or South Lismore?
South Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $403K versus $837K.
Which has better public transport, Booerie Creek or South Lismore?
South Lismore has the higher transport score (Booerie Creek 35/100 vs South Lismore 78/100).
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