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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 GrassNorth Lismore
Overall4949
Transport3546
Education6646
Liveability4754

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

Demographics

Howards GrassNorth Lismore
Population78754
Median age4842
Median household income (wk)$1,850$1,166
Bachelor degree or higher53.5%28.6%
Born in Australia85.9%82.6%
Avg household size2.62.4

Growth: Howards Grass Stable · North Lismore Stable

Property

Howards GrassNorth Lismore
Median house price$726K$366K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available56

Median price history

Safety

Howards GrassNorth Lismore
Residential safety score23
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,282133
Motor vehicle theft /100k1,2821,194
Domestic assault /100k0928
Total incidents /100k (all)11,53915,517

Total incidents over time

Schools

Howards GrassNorth Lismore
Total schools02
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,015

See the full school list on each profile: Howards Grass · North Lismore

Transport

Howards GrassNorth Lismore
Transport score3546
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)3.3 km2.7 km

Liveability

Howards GrassNorth Lismore
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks12
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)27.1 km28.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)599.1 km599.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.2 km2.6 km

Population & growth

Howards GrassNorth Lismore
Population (2021)78754
Estimated 202570676
Projected 204178756
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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Data sources

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