East Lismore vs Lismore Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $615,000 and $670,000. East Lismore edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
East Lismore (median $615,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Lismore Heights ($670,000). Over the past year, East Lismore (+14.8%) ran 10.9 percentage points ahead of Lismore Heights (+3.9%) on house-price growth.
East Lismore scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
For buyers
East Lismore is the lower entry point at $615,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
East Lismore carries both higher gross yield (5.24% vs 4.81%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Common questions
Is East Lismore or Lismore Heights cheaper to buy in?
East Lismore has the lower median house price at $615,000, roughly 8% below Lismore Heights ($670,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, East Lismore or Lismore Heights?
Over the past 12 months, East Lismore grew +14.8% vs +3.9% in Lismore Heights, a gap of 10.9 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.
Which is more walkable, East Lismore or Lismore Heights?
East Lismore scores 10/100 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, East Lismore or Lismore Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.24% in East Lismore vs 4.81% in Lismore Heights. 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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