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 $403K 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 34/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2480 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 898
Nearby (within 10km)
- Albert Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 950
- Living SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1037
- Caniaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 955
- The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High CampusSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 950
- St Carthage's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1064
- Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.1km
- Lismore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 871
- Our Lady Help of Christians Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1001
- Wyrallah Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 947
- Trinity Catholic College LismoreSecondary · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1055
- Wilson Park SchoolCombined · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 902
- The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High CampusSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 934
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
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
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 34/100, 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 15,831 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Lismore?
In South Lismore, the median house price is $403K. Median weekly house rent is $620.
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 898 (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.