East Lismore at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
4,980
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about East Lismore.
The postcode for East Lismore is 2480 (NSW).
East Lismore (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
East Lismore has roughly 4,980 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
East Lismore scores 10/100 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Lismore's population at 4,980, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,980
Median age
39
Family households
60%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
4,980
Median age: 39
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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
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Government School Catchment
Wyrallah Road Public School
Wilson Park School
The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus
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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 East Lismore postcode?
- East Lismore is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is East Lismore?
- East Lismore is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, 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?
- The population of East Lismore is approximately 4,980 (2021 Census). 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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