Caniaba vs South Lismore.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,070,000 and $380,000. South Lismore edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Lismore (median $380,000) is roughly 182% cheaper to buy into than Caniaba ($1,070,000). Over the past year, South Lismore (+16.9%) ran 13.0 percentage points ahead of Caniaba (+3.9%) on house-price growth.
South Lismore scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Lismore (971) sits above Caniaba (963). Caniaba skews owner-occupied (90%), South Lismore runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
For buyers
South Lismore is the lower entry point at $380,000 median, 182% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
South Lismore carries both higher gross yield (8.48% vs 3.01%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
South Lismore edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 963). Caniaba also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Caniaba or South Lismore cheaper to buy in?
South Lismore has the lower median house price at $380,000, roughly 182% below Caniaba ($1,070,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Caniaba or South Lismore?
Over the past 12 months, South Lismore grew +16.9% vs +3.9% in Caniaba, a gap of 13.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Caniaba or South Lismore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Lismore scores 971 vs 963 in Caniaba. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Caniaba or South Lismore?
South Lismore scores 20/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Caniaba or South Lismore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 8.48% in South Lismore vs 3.01% in Caniaba. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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