North Lismore at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
754
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about North Lismore.
The postcode for North Lismore is 2480 (NSW).
North Lismore (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
North Lismore has roughly 754 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
North Lismore 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.
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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Lismore's population at 754, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
754
Median age
42
Family households
62%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
754
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
117
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Lismore.
Local schools for North Lismore
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Government School Catchment
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus
Lismore Heights Public School
Lismore South Public School
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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 North Lismore.
- What is the North Lismore postcode?
- North Lismore is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is North Lismore?
- North Lismore is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Lismore?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in North Lismore?
- There are 20 schools serving North Lismore on this page, including The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus, St Carthage's Primary School, St John's College.
- How walkable is North Lismore?
- North Lismore has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Lismore?
- North Lismore is close to Lismore Dc, Lismore, Lismore Heights, Howards Grass, Girards Hill.
- What is the population of North Lismore?
- The population of North Lismore is approximately 754 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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