Meerschaum Vale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
372
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Meerschaum Vale.
The postcode for Meerschaum Vale is 2477 (NSW).
Meerschaum Vale (2477) sits in the Lismore region of NSW.
Meerschaum Vale has roughly 372 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Meerschaum Vale scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Meerschaum Vale's population at 372, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
372
Median age
47
Family households
79%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$435/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
372
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Meerschaum Vale.
Local schools for Meerschaum Vale
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Government School Catchment
Cabbage Tree Island Public School
Rous Public School
Wardell Public School
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Frequently asked
About Meerschaum Vale.
- What is the Meerschaum Vale postcode?
- Meerschaum Vale is in the 2477 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
- Where is Meerschaum Vale?
- Meerschaum Vale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2477, in the Lismore City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Meerschaum Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $435.
- What schools are in Meerschaum Vale?
- There are 9 schools serving Meerschaum Vale on this page, including Cabbage Tree Island Public School, Rous Public School, Wardell Public School.
- How walkable is Meerschaum Vale?
- Meerschaum Vale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Meerschaum Vale?
- Meerschaum Vale is close to Coolgardie, Dalwood, Pimlico, Lynwood, Wardell.
- What is the population of Meerschaum Vale?
- The population of Meerschaum Vale is approximately 372 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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