Ballina Shire Council
East Lismore
East Lismore at a glance
Median house
$600,000
+15.7% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
4,980
Median age 39
About
Welcome to East Lismore.
East Lismore is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$600,000
+15.7% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$600,000
+15.7% annual growth
$240,480
Sales data pending
28
Average days to sell
4,980
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.69%
Based on $600,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.70%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+15.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202660%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202628 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +15.7%/yr
2021
$289K
5-year change
+107%
2026
$600K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,980
Median age
39
Family households
60%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
358
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Lismore.
Local schools for East Lismore
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wyrallah Road Public School
Wilson Park School
The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About East Lismore.
- What is the median house price in East Lismore?
- The median house price in East Lismore, NSW 2480 is $600,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +15.7%.
- What is the East Lismore postcode?
- East Lismore is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Lismore?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in East Lismore?
- There are 20 schools serving East Lismore on this page, including Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School, Wyrallah Road Public School, Wilson Park School.
- How walkable is East Lismore?
- East Lismore has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Lismore?
- East Lismore is close to Girards Hill, Lismore, Lismore Dc, Monaltrie, Goonellabah.
- What is the population of East Lismore?
- East Lismore has approximately 4,980 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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