Goonellabah vs Lismore Heights
The verdict
Lismore Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $698K versus $750K in Goonellabah. Goonellabah rates higher for transport (73 vs 46). Lismore Heights rates higher for liveability (72 vs 62). Goonellabah is closer to the coast (22.9 km vs 26.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lismore Heights rates higher (60 vs 36/100 in Goonellabah).
Scores
| Goonellabah | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 58 |
| Transport | 73 | 46 |
| Education | 48 | 54 |
| Liveability | 62 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Goonellabah | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,351 | 2,117 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,318 | $1,294 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 38.6% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Goonellabah Stable · Lismore Heights Stable
Property
| Goonellabah | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $750K | $698K |
| Median unit price | $588K | $557K |
| House price YoY | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Goonellabah | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 412 | 331 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 217 | 94 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 809 | 425 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,453 | 3,401 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Goonellabah | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 973 |
See the full school list on each profile: Goonellabah · Lismore Heights
Transport
| Goonellabah | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 46 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 1.8 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Goonellabah | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 17 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.9 km | 26.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 596.7 km | 597.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Goonellabah | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,351 | 2,117 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,913 | 1,898 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,426 | 2,124 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | -2.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Goonellabah or Lismore Heights?
Lismore Heights has the higher residential safety score (Goonellabah 36/100 vs Lismore Heights 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Goonellabah or Lismore Heights?
Lismore Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $698K versus $750K.
Which has better schools, Goonellabah or Lismore Heights?
Lismore Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Goonellabah 943 vs Lismore Heights 973; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Goonellabah or Lismore Heights?
Goonellabah has the higher transport score (Goonellabah 73/100 vs Lismore Heights 46/100).
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