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East Lismore

NSW 2480 · Lismore

4,980 (2021) → 4,466 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Lismore local government area (est. 43,953 residents)

57
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,980
Population
$619K
Median house (2026)
22
Safety score
46
Transport score

East Lismore is a stable suburb in Lismore, NSW 2480, about 595km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $619K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 26km inland. East Lismore has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 22/100.

595.1 km
To Sydney CBD
26.0 km
To coast
$620/wk
Median rent (house)
2.1 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

4,980
Population
39
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Lismore LGA population (est. 2025)43,953
Median household income (weekly)$1,236
vs NSW median-33.2%
Median taxable income (individual)$50,499/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -15%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2480 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher31.8%
Born in Australia83.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,533 / 110 / 297

Top countries of birth: England (1.95%), New Zealand (0.84%), India (0.66%), Philippines (0.56%), Germany (0.44%)

Top languages: German (0.56%), Punjabi (0.48%), Italian (0.36%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.3%), Mandarin (0.26%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$619K+3.7%
Median house (2026)
$398K
Median unit (2026)Low volume: 19 sales in 12 months

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$620 / $450 wk
Rental yield (house)5.2%
Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

22
Residential

Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

33
Break & enter dwelling663/100k
7
Steal from dwelling141/100k
14
Motor vehicle theft281/100k
44
Domestic assault884/100k
4
Robbery80/100k
24
Non-domestic assault482/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 315 (all categories, latest year)6,325 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026

Schools

38

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

24
Within 10km8 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 981 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Trinity Catholic College LismoreSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1055
  • Our Lady Help of Christians Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1001
  • Albert Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950
  • Wyrallah Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 947
  • The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 934
  • Wilson Park SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 902
  • Living School - Southern Cross University CampusCombined · Independent
  • Living Academy - Southern Cross University - Z BlockSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Lismore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 871
  • Living SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1037
  • Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
  • Lismore Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 973
  • St Carthage's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1064
  • The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High CampusSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 950
  • Lismore South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 898
  • Goonellabah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 847
  • St John's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1059
  • The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High CampusSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 884
  • Caniaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 955
  • Summerland Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.4kmICSEA 1042

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

46
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationLismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St (2.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate6.5% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
23.6%
Retail Trade
11.9%
Education & Training
10.9%
Accommodation & Food Services
8.3%
Construction
6.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

30.0°C
Summer max
20.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

60 in suburbSupermarkets
92 in suburbCafes/Rest.
178 in suburbParks
1312 in suburbPlaygrounds
221 in suburbPools
93 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
81 in suburbGPs
71 in suburbPharmacies
21 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
8520 in suburbSports fields
1Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLismore Base Hospital (1.8 km)
Nearest vet1.7 km
Nearest airportBallina/Byron (26.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

68

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

9
Gyms
9
Leisure centres
4
Public pools
85
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

56

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

17
Parks
1
Nature reserves
35
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

64

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
3
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

35

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.40

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

34

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.60

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
130
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

8
Christian0 in suburb
Total within 3km8
In this suburb0

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-2.69%
Projected population 20414,996
Projected households 20412,045

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Lismore

Girards Hill$698K54transportLismore$553K78transportLismore Heights$690K46transportMonaltrie$760K0transportLoftvilleData not available35transportSouth Lismore$420K78transport

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Frequently asked questions about East Lismore

Is East Lismore safe?

East Lismore has a residential safety score of 22/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,325 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in East Lismore?

In East Lismore, the median house price is $619K and the median unit price is $398K. Median weekly house rent is $620.

How far is East Lismore from Sydney CBD?

East Lismore is about 595.1 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in East Lismore?

East Lismore has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 965 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in East Lismore?

East Lismore has a transport score of 46/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.