Howards Grass vs Lismore
Lismore scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Howards Grass (977) sits above Lismore (974). Howards Grass skews owner-occupied (84%), Lismore runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
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Howards Grass and Lismore side by side
| Measure | Howards Grass | Lismore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $508,000 |
| Median unit | – | $415,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +11.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 100 |
| Population | 78 | 3,656 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1241 mm | 1241 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Howards Grass edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 974).
Howards Grass vs Lismore: common questions
Does Howards Grass or Lismore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Howards Grass scores 977 vs 974 in Lismore. 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, Howards Grass or Lismore?
Lismore scores 100/100 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.
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