The Channon
NSW 2480 · Lismore
325 (2021) → 333 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Lismore local government area (est. 43,953 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
The Channon is a stable suburb in Lismore, NSW 2480, about 610km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $727K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 30km inland. The Channon has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2480 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4%), New Zealand (1.85%), Germany (1.54%), Ireland (1.23%)
Top languages: German (1.54%), Spanish (0.92%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Very small population (under 500) — per-resident rates aren't shown and no safety score is calculated, but the raw incident counts below are still accurate.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year):
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.
Area crime context
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1009 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Channon Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1019
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dunoon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1037
- Whian Whian Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1052
- Coffee Camp Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 964
- Goolmangar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8km
- Modanville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1014
- Dorroughby Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 7.6km
- Corndale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 998
- Jiggi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 1010
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
Entertainment Scene
No data
Entertainment venue data isn't available for this suburb.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about The Channon
What are property prices in The Channon?
In The Channon, the median house price is $727K. Median weekly house rent is $620.
How far is The Channon from Sydney CBD?
The Channon is about 610.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in The Channon?
The Channon has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1019 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in The Channon?
The Channon has a transport score of 0/100.