Lismore at a glance
Median house
$353,500
+6.0% year on year
Median unit
$415,000
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,656
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Lismore.
The postcode for Lismore is 2480 (NSW).
The median house price in Lismore is $353,500.
Lismore (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $353,500, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +6% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Lismore has roughly 3,656 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 28 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lismore scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lismore's population at 3,656, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,656
Median age
41
Family households
52%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $353,500 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $415,000, roughly -17% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6%). Days on market sit around 28, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $71,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Lismore on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 28, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$353,500
+6.0% over the past year. Median unit price $415,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
$353,500
+6.0% annual growth
$415,000
28
Average days to sell
3,656
Median age: 41
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.56% (median rent $310/wk against a $353,500 price tag). Units yield 3.51% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 48% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.56%
Based on $353,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.51%
Based on $415,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+6.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202649%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202428 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
$264K
5-year change
+34%
2026
$354K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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
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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 $353,500. The median unit price is $415,000. Annual growth is +6.0%.
- What is the Lismore postcode?
- Lismore is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Lismore?
- Lismore is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, 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?
- The population of Lismore is approximately 3,656 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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