Lismore Heights vs North Lismore
The verdict
North Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $366K versus $696K in Lismore Heights. Lismore Heights rates higher for liveability (72 vs 54). Lismore Heights is closer to the coast (26.5 km vs 28.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lismore Heights rates higher (60 vs 23/100 in North Lismore).
Scores
| Lismore Heights | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 49 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 54 | 46 |
| Liveability | 72 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lismore Heights | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,117 | 754 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,294 | $1,166 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 28.6% |
| Born in Australia | 84.5% | 82.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Lismore Heights Stable · North Lismore Stable
Property
| Lismore Heights | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $696K | $366K |
| Median unit price | $544K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 27 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lismore Heights | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 331 | 133 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 1,194 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 425 | 928 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,921 | 15,517 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lismore Heights | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lismore Heights · North Lismore
Transport
| Lismore Heights | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 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) | 2.5 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Lismore Heights | 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.5 km | 28.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 597.8 km | 599.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lismore Heights | North Lismore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,117 | 754 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,898 | 676 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,124 | 756 |
| Annual growth rate | -2.69% | -2.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lismore Heights or North Lismore?
Lismore Heights has the higher residential safety score (Lismore Heights 60/100 vs North Lismore 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Lismore Heights or North Lismore?
North Lismore is more affordable, with a median house price of $366K versus $696K.
Which has better schools, Lismore Heights or North Lismore?
North Lismore has a higher average school ICSEA (Lismore Heights 972 vs North Lismore 1015; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lismore Heights or North Lismore?
Lismore Heights and North Lismore have similar transport scores.
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