Lismore City Council

East Wardell

NSW2477

East Wardell at a glance

Median house

$785,000

-4.8% year on year

Median unit

$274,320

Sales data pending

Days on market

42

Average to sell

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

312

Median age 44

About

Welcome to East Wardell.

East Wardell is a suburb in New South Wales.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$785,000

-4.8% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.

Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$390/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$350/wk

Owner occupied

71%

Renter occupied

26%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

$785,000

-4.8% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

$274,320

Sales data pending

Days on MarketSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

42

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

312

Median age: 44

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

2.58%

Based on $785,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

6.63%

Based on $274,320 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

-4.8%

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 2026

71%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

42 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 -4.8%/yr

2021

$1.0M

5-year change

-22%

2026

$785K

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

312

Median age

44

Family households

83%

Lone person

21%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

35

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft15 (42.9%)
Assault8 (22.9%)
Disorderly conduct4 (11.4%)
Against justice procedures3 (8.6%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3 (8.6%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in East Wardell.

Local schools for East Wardell

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Wardell Public School

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Cabbage Tree Island Public School

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Empire Vale Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Climate data not yet available for this suburb.

Frequently asked

About East Wardell.

What is the median house price in East Wardell?
The median house price in East Wardell, NSW 2477 is $785,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -4.8%.
What is the East Wardell postcode?
East Wardell is in the 2477 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
What is the average rent in East Wardell?
The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $350.
What schools are in East Wardell?
There are 20 schools serving East Wardell on this page, including Wardell Public School, Cabbage Tree Island Public School, Empire Vale Public School.
How walkable is East Wardell?
East Wardell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near East Wardell?
East Wardell is close to Wardell, Patchs Beach, Cabbage Tree Island, Goat Island, Pimlico Island.
What is the population of East Wardell?
East Wardell has approximately 312 residents. The median age is 44.

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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