Lismore vs Willowvale
Lismore scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willowvale (983) sits above Lismore (972).
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Lismore and Willowvale side by side
| Measure | Lismore | Willowvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $210,000 | – |
| Median unit | $102,960 | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 577 | – |
| Median age | 49 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 608 mm | 568 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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
- Willowvale edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 972).
Lismore vs Willowvale: common questions
Does Lismore or Willowvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willowvale scores 983 vs 972 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, Lismore or Willowvale?
Lismore scores 6/100 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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