Caniaba vs South Lismore
The verdict
South Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $378K versus $1.01M in Caniaba. South Lismore rates higher for transport (78 vs 0). South Lismore is closer to the coast (29.2 km vs 31.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Caniaba rates higher (100 vs 36/100 in South Lismore).
Scores
| Caniaba | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 60 |
| Transport | 0 | 78 |
| Education | 42 | 39 |
| Liveability | 16 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caniaba | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 804 | 1,775 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,231 | $1,252 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Born in Australia | 87.4% | 87.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Caniaba Stable · South Lismore Stable
Property
| Caniaba | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $378K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $260K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 13.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 8.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Caniaba | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 36 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 563 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 249 | 451 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,244 | 16,676 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caniaba | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,005 | 905 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caniaba · South Lismore
Transport
| Caniaba | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 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) | 6.1 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Caniaba | 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) | 591.9 km | 595.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.2 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Caniaba | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 804 | 1,775 |
| Estimated 2025 | 824 | 1,592 |
| Projected 2041 | 854 | 1,781 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.62% | -2.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caniaba or South Lismore?
Caniaba has the higher residential safety score (Caniaba 100/100 vs South Lismore 36/100).
Which is more affordable, Caniaba or South Lismore?
South Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $378K versus $1.01M.
Which has better schools, Caniaba or South Lismore?
Caniaba has a higher average school ICSEA (Caniaba 1005 vs South Lismore 905; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Caniaba or South Lismore?
South Lismore has the higher transport score (Caniaba 0/100 vs South Lismore 78/100).
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