Girards Hill vs Lismore
The verdict
Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $524K versus $607K in Girards Hill. Girards Hill rates higher for education (57 vs 48). Lismore rates higher for transport (78 vs 54). On the separate residential safety score, Girards Hill rates higher (33 vs 5/100 in Lismore).
Scores
| Girards Hill | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 68 |
| Transport | 54 | 78 |
| Education | 57 | 48 |
| Liveability | 75 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Girards Hill | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,318 | 3,656 |
| Median age | 47 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,237 | $1,035 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.8% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.1% | 77.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Girards Hill Stable · Lismore Stable
Property
| Girards Hill | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $607K | $524K |
| Median unit price | $405K | $281K |
| House price YoY | 15.7% | 4.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 23 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Girards Hill | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 531 | 766 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 455 | 766 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 379 | 1,039 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,994 | 49,426 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Girards Hill | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,007 |
See the full school list on each profile: Girards Hill · Lismore
Transport
| Girards Hill | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 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) | 1.0 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Girards Hill | 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 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 16 |
| Parks | 3 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.2 km | 27.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 595.5 km | 596.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 400 m |
Population & growth
| Girards Hill | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,318 | 3,656 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,182 | 3,278 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,322 | 3,668 |
| Annual growth rate | -2.69% | -2.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Girards Hill or Lismore?
Girards Hill has the higher residential safety score (Girards Hill 33/100 vs Lismore 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Girards Hill or Lismore?
Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $524K versus $607K.
Which has better public transport, Girards Hill or Lismore?
Lismore has the higher transport score (Girards Hill 54/100 vs Lismore 78/100).
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