Golden Plains Shire Council
Lismore
Lismore at a glance
Median house
$210,000
Median unit
$102,960
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
577
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Lismore.
Lismore (3324) sits in the Golden Plains region of Victoria. The median house here is $210,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Lismore has roughly 577 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lismore scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lismore's population at 577, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
577
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $210,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $102,960, roughly 51% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $42,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Lismore on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$210,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $102,960.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$210,000
$102,960
577
Median age: 49
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.71% (median rent $150/wk against a $210,000 price tag). Units yield 6.46% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.71%
Based on $210,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.46%
Based on $102,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
52
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
0
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 Primary School
Derrinallum P-12 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 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, VIC 3324 is $210,000. The median unit price is $102,960. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Lismore postcode?
- Lismore is in the 3324 postcode, in VIC, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lismore?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Lismore?
- There are 2 schools serving Lismore on this page, including Lismore Primary School, Derrinallum P-12 College.
- How walkable is Lismore?
- Lismore has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lismore?
- Lismore is close to Mount Bute, Berrybank, Derrinallum, Leslie Manor, Foxhow.
- What is the population of Lismore?
- Lismore has approximately 577 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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