Ballina Shire Council
Lismore
Lismore at a glance
Median house
$487,500
+6.0% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,656
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Lismore.
Lismore is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$487,500
+6.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
$487,500
+6.0% annual growth
$240,480
Sales data pending
28
Average days to sell
3,656
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.31%
Based on $487,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.05%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+6.0%
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 202649%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202628 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 +6.0%/yr
2021
$364K
5-year change
+34%
2026
$488K
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
3,656
Median age
41
Family households
52%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,807
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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lismore.
Local schools for Lismore
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lismore Public School
Lismore Heights Public School
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Lismore.
- What is the median house price in Lismore?
- The median house price in Lismore, NSW 2480 is $487,500. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +6.0%.
- What is the Lismore postcode?
- Lismore is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lismore?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Lismore?
- There are 20 schools serving Lismore on this page, including Lismore Public School, St Carthage's Primary School, Living School.
- How walkable is Lismore?
- Lismore has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lismore?
- Lismore is close to Girards Hill, Lismore Heights, Lismore Dc, East Lismore, North Lismore.
- What is the population of Lismore?
- Lismore has approximately 3,656 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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