Lismore
NSW 2480 · Lismore
3,656 (2021) → 3,278 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Lismore local government area (est. 43,953 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lismore is a stable suburb in Lismore, NSW 2480, about 597km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $524K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 78/100, and is about 27km inland. Lismore has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.52%), New Zealand (1.29%), Philippines (0.6%), Nepal (0.49%), Germany (0.41%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.55%), Thai (0.36%), Italian (0.3%), Spanish (0.3%), Mandarin (0.27%)
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.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 984 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Living SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1071
- St Carthage's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1057
- Lismore Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 894
- Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lismore Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 972
- Our Lady Help of Christians Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1015
- The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 963
- The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 949
- Trinity Catholic College LismoreSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1054
- Albert Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 927
- Wyrallah Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 970
- Lismore South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 905
- Wilson Park SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 945
- St John's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1067
- Goonellabah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 852
- The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High CampusSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 884
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lismore
Is Lismore safe?
Lismore has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 49,426 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lismore?
In Lismore, the median house price is $524K and the median unit price is $281K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Lismore from Sydney CBD?
Lismore is about 596.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Lismore?
Lismore has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1007 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lismore?
Lismore has a transport score of 78/100, including 1 train station.