East Lismore
NSW 2480 · Lismore
4,980 (2021) → 4,466 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Lismore local government area (est. 43,953 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
East Lismore is a stable suburb in Lismore, NSW 2480, about 595km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $613K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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:
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
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 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 981 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Trinity Catholic College LismoreSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1054
- Our Lady Help of Christians Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1015
- Wyrallah Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 970
- The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 949
- Wilson Park SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 945
- Albert Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 927
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lismore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 894
- Living SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1071
- Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
- Lismore Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 972
- St Carthage's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1057
- The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High CampusSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 963
- Lismore South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 905
- Goonellabah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 852
- St John's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1067
- The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High CampusSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 884
- Caniaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1005
- Summerland Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.4kmICSEA 1051
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 7,189 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in East Lismore?
In East Lismore, the median house price is $613K and the median unit price is $398K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
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 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 977 (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.