South Lismore
NSW 2480 · Lismore
1,775 (2021) → 1,592 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Lismore local government area (est. 43,953 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Lismore is a stable suburb in Lismore, NSW 2480, about 595km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $378K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 78/100, and is about 29km inland. South Lismore has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 36/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (1.41%), England (1.35%), Philippines (0.39%), Scotland (0.34%), Canada (0.28%)
Top languages: Italian (0.51%), Japan (0.34%), Afrikaans (0.28%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.28%), German (0.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 978 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lismore South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 905
Nearby (within 10km)
- Albert Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 927
- Living SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1071
- Caniaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1005
- The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High CampusSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 963
- St Carthage's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1057
- Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.1km
- Lismore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 894
- Our Lady Help of Christians Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1015
- Wyrallah Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 970
- Trinity Catholic College LismoreSecondary · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1054
- Wilson Park SchoolCombined · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 945
- The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High CampusSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 949
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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 South Lismore
Is South Lismore safe?
South Lismore has a residential safety score of 36/100, 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 16,676 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Lismore?
In South Lismore, the median house price is $378K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is South Lismore from Sydney CBD?
South Lismore is about 595.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in South Lismore?
South Lismore has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 905 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Lismore?
South Lismore has a transport score of 78/100, including 1 train station.