Girards Hill vs South Lismore
The verdict
South Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $403K versus $652K 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 Hill | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 60 |
| Transport | 54 | 78 |
| Education | 57 | 39 |
| Liveability | 75 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Girards Hill | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,318 | 1,775 |
| Median age | 47 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,237 | $1,252 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.8% | 21.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.1% | 87.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Girards Hill Stable · South Lismore Stable
Property
| Girards Hill | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $652K | $403K |
| Median unit price | $405K | $360K |
| House price YoY | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.6% | 7.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Girards Hill | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 531 | 563 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 455 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 379 | 507 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,008 | 15,831 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Girards Hill | 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: Girards Hill · South Lismore
Transport
| Girards Hill | South 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 | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Girards Hill | 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 | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.2 km | 29.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 595.5 km | 595.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Girards Hill | South Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,318 | 1,775 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,182 | 1,592 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,322 | 1,781 |
| 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 34/100).
Which is more affordable, Girards Hill or South Lismore?
South Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $403K versus $652K.
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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