Lismore Dc vs South Lismore.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Lismore Dc edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lismore Dc scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lismore Dc (972) sits above South Lismore (971).
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
Lismore Dc edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 971).
Common questions
Does Lismore Dc or South Lismore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lismore Dc scores 972 vs 971 in South 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, Lismore Dc or South Lismore?
Lismore Dc scores 100/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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