Backmede, NSW 2470
Lismore City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2470
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Median house price
$1,300,000
Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Backmede at a glance
- Median unit
- $205,920
- Weekly rent
- $550
- Houses · units $380
- Population
- 153
- Median age 46
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2470), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Backmede
Houses change hands at $1,300,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (5 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $205,920, roughly 84% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $260,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2470)
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What to know about Backmede
Backmede (2470) sits in the Lismore region of NSW. The median house here is $1,300,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Backmede has roughly 153 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Backmede scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,022 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Backmede's population at 153, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 80%
- Lone person
- 9%
- Owner occupied
- 71%
- Renter occupied
- 18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.20% (median rent $550/wk against a $1,300,000 price tag). Units yield 9.60% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.20%
- On the $1,300,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.60%
- On the $205,920 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
3 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,022 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Backmede
- What is the median house price in Backmede?
- The median house price in Backmede, NSW 2470 is $1,300,000 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $205,920.
- How much is my house worth in Backmede?
- A useful starting point is the Backmede median house price of $1,300,000 (units $205,920). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Backmede a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Backmede is 2.2%: the median weekly house rent is $550 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2470), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,300,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Backmede: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Backmede is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Backmede postcode?
- Backmede is in the 2470 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
- Where is Backmede?
- Backmede is a suburb in the Lismore City Council area, NSW 2470.
- What is the average rent in Backmede?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Backmede?
- There are 8 schools serving Backmede on this page, including Casino Christian School, Manifold Public School, Casino High School.
- How walkable is Backmede?
- Backmede has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Backmede?
- Backmede is close to Fairy Hill, North Casino, Dobies Bight, Bentley, Naughtons Gap.
- What is the population of Backmede?
- The population of Backmede is approximately 153 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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