Howards Grass vs Lismore Heights
The verdict
Lismore Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $696K versus $726K in Howards Grass. Howards Grass rates higher for education (66 vs 54). Lismore Heights rates higher for liveability (72 vs 47).
Scores
Howards GrassLismore Heights
| Howards Grass | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 58 |
| Transport | 35 | 46 |
| Education | 66 | 54 |
| Liveability | 47 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Howards Grass | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78 | 2,117 |
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,850 | $1,294 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.5% | 38.6% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Howards Grass Stable · Lismore Heights Stable
Property
| Howards Grass | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $726K | $696K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $544K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -0.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| Howards Grass | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,282 | 331 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,282 | 94 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 425 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,539 | 3,921 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Howards Grass | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 972 |
See the full school list on each profile: Howards Grass · Lismore Heights
Transport
| Howards Grass | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 46 |
| 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) | 3.3 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Howards Grass | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.1 km | 26.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 599.1 km | 597.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Howards Grass | Lismore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 78 | 2,117 |
| Estimated 2025 | 70 | 1,898 |
| Projected 2041 | 78 | 2,124 |
| Annual growth rate | -2.67% | -2.69% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Howards Grass or Lismore Heights?
Lismore Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $696K versus $726K.
Which has better public transport, Howards Grass or Lismore Heights?
Lismore Heights has the higher transport score (Howards Grass 35/100 vs Lismore Heights 46/100).
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