Howards Grass vs North Lismore
The verdict
North Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $366K versus $726K in Howards Grass. Howards Grass rates higher for education (66 vs 46). North Lismore rates higher for transport (46 vs 35). Howards Grass is closer to the coast (27.1 km vs 28.9 km).
Scores
Howards GrassNorth Lismore
| Howards Grass | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 49 |
| Transport | 35 | 46 |
| Education | 66 | 46 |
| Liveability | 47 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Howards Grass | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78 | 754 |
| Median age | 48 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,850 | $1,166 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.5% | 28.6% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 82.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Howards Grass Stable · North Lismore Stable
Property
| Howards Grass | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $726K | $366K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Howards Grass | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,282 | 133 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,282 | 1,194 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 928 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,539 | 15,517 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Howards Grass | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Howards Grass · North Lismore
Transport
| Howards Grass | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Howards Grass | North 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 | 1 | 2 |
| 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 | 28.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 599.1 km | 599.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Howards Grass | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 78 | 754 |
| Estimated 2025 | 70 | 676 |
| Projected 2041 | 78 | 756 |
| Annual growth rate | -2.67% | -2.69% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Howards Grass or North Lismore?
North Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $366K versus $726K.
Which has better public transport, Howards Grass or North Lismore?
North Lismore has the higher transport score (Howards Grass 35/100 vs North Lismore 46/100).
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