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Girards Hill vs South Lismore

The verdict

South Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $378K versus $607K in Girards Hill. Girards Hill rates higher for education (57 vs 39). South Lismore rates higher for transport (78 vs 54). Girards Hill is closer to the coast (27.2 km vs 29.2 km).

Scores

Girards HillSouth Lismore
Girards HillSouth Lismore
Overall6260
Transport5478
Education5739
Liveability7559

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

Demographics

Girards HillSouth Lismore
Population1,3181,775
Median age4739
Median household income (wk)$1,237$1,252
Bachelor degree or higher42.8%21.5%
Born in Australia83.1%87.4%
Avg household size2.12.4

Growth: Girards Hill Stable · South Lismore Stable

Property

Girards HillSouth Lismore
Median house price$607K$378K
Median unit price$405K$260K
House price YoY15.7%13.1%
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)5.0%8.5%
Days on market (house)2329

Median price history

Safety

Girards HillSouth Lismore
Residential safety score3336
Break & enter dwelling /100k531563
Motor vehicle theft /100k455282
Domestic assault /100k379451
Total incidents /100k (all)5,99416,676

Total incidents over time

Schools

Girards HillSouth Lismore
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available905

See the full school list on each profile: Girards Hill · South Lismore

Transport

Girards HillSouth Lismore
Transport score5478
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.0 km1.4 km

Liveability

Girards HillSouth Lismore
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks32
PlaygroundsData not available3
Swimming pools12Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)27.2 km29.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)595.5 km595.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.6 km3.6 km

Population & growth

Girards HillSouth Lismore
Population (2021)1,3181,775
Estimated 20251,1821,592
Projected 20411,3221,781
Annual growth rate-2.69%-2.68%

Common questions

Which is safer, Girards Hill or South Lismore?

South Lismore has the higher residential safety score (Girards Hill 33/100 vs South Lismore 36/100).

Which is more affordable, Girards Hill or South Lismore?

South Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $378K versus $607K.

Which has better public transport, Girards Hill or South Lismore?

South Lismore has the higher transport score (Girards Hill 54/100 vs South Lismore 78/100).

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Data sources

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