Ballina Shire Council
North Lismore
North Lismore at a glance
Median house
$390,000
+14.7% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
27
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
754
Median age 42
About
Welcome to North Lismore.
North Lismore is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$390,000
+14.7% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
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
$390,000
+14.7% annual growth
$240,480
Sales data pending
27
Average days to sell
754
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20264.13%
Based on $390,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.92%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+14.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202627 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 +14.7%/yr
2021
$196K
5-year change
+99%
2026
$390K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
754
Median age
42
Family households
62%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus
Lismore Heights Public School
Lismore South Public School
© 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 North Lismore.
- What is the median house price in North Lismore?
- The median house price in North Lismore, NSW 2480 is $390,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +14.7%.
- What is the North Lismore postcode?
- North Lismore is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- North Lismore has approximately 754 residents. 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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