East Lismore vs Loftville
The verdict
East Lismore rates higher for liveability (76 vs 24). East Lismore is closer to the coast (26.0 km vs 27.5 km).
Scores
East LismoreLoftville
| East Lismore | Loftville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 30 |
| Transport | 46 | 35 |
| Education | 48 | 32 |
| Liveability | 76 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Lismore | Loftville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,980 | 265 |
| Median age | 39 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,236 | $570 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.8% | 12.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 75.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.3 |
Growth: East Lismore Stable · Loftville Stable
Property
| East Lismore | Loftville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $613K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $398K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| East Lismore | Loftville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 22 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 663 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 281 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 884 | 377 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,189 | 1,132 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Lismore | Loftville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: East Lismore · Loftville
Transport
| East Lismore | Loftville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 2.1 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| East Lismore | Loftville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.0 km | 27.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 595.1 km | 593.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| East Lismore | Loftville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,980 | 265 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,466 | 238 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,996 | 266 |
| Annual growth rate | -2.69% | -2.65% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, East Lismore or Loftville?
East Lismore has the higher transport score (East Lismore 46/100 vs Loftville 35/100).
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