Cabbage Tree Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12.9k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Cabbage Tree Island.
The postcode for Cabbage Tree Island is 2477 (NSW).
Cabbage Tree Island (2477) sits in the Lismore region of NSW.
Cabbage Tree Island has roughly 12,899 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cabbage Tree Island 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cabbage Tree Island's population at 12,899, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
12,899
Median age
47
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
12,899
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cabbage Tree Island.
Local schools for Cabbage Tree Island
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Government School Catchment
Broadwater Public School
Wardell Public School
Cabbage Tree Island Public School
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Frequently asked
About Cabbage Tree Island.
- What is the Cabbage Tree Island postcode?
- Cabbage Tree Island is in the 2477 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
- Where is Cabbage Tree Island?
- Cabbage Tree Island is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2477, in the Lismore City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cabbage Tree Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Cabbage Tree Island?
- There are 20 schools serving Cabbage Tree Island on this page, including Broadwater Public School, Wardell Public School, Cabbage Tree Island Public School.
- How walkable is Cabbage Tree Island?
- Cabbage Tree Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cabbage Tree Island?
- Cabbage Tree Island is close to Goat Island, East Wardell, Wardell, Broadwater, Bagotville.
- What is the population of Cabbage Tree Island?
- The population of Cabbage Tree Island is approximately 12,899 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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