Lismore Heights vs Lismore
The verdict
Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $524K versus $696K in Lismore Heights. Lismore Heights rates higher for education (54 vs 48). Lismore rates higher for transport (78 vs 46). On the separate residential safety score, Lismore Heights rates higher (60 vs 5/100 in Lismore).
Scores
| Lismore Heights | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 68 |
| Transport | 46 | 78 |
| Education | 54 | 48 |
| Liveability | 72 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lismore Heights | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,117 | 3,656 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,294 | $1,035 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 84.5% | 77.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Lismore Heights Stable · Lismore Stable
Property
| Lismore Heights | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $696K | $524K |
| Median unit price | $544K | $281K |
| House price YoY | -0.3% | 4.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | 5.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 27 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lismore Heights | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 331 | 766 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 766 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 425 | 1,039 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,921 | 49,426 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lismore Heights | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 1,007 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lismore Heights · Lismore
Transport
| Lismore Heights | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 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) | 2.5 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Lismore Heights | 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 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 16 |
| Parks | 0 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.5 km | 27.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 597.8 km | 596.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 400 m |
Population & growth
| Lismore Heights | Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,117 | 3,656 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,898 | 3,278 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,124 | 3,668 |
| Annual growth rate | -2.69% | -2.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lismore Heights or Lismore?
Lismore Heights has the higher residential safety score (Lismore Heights 60/100 vs Lismore 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Lismore Heights or Lismore?
Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $524K versus $696K.
Which has better schools, Lismore Heights or Lismore?
Lismore has a higher average school ICSEA (Lismore Heights 972 vs Lismore 1007; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lismore Heights or Lismore?
Lismore has the higher transport score (Lismore Heights 46/100 vs Lismore 78/100).
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