North Lismore vs Lismore Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $390,000 and $670,000. North Lismore edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Lismore (median $390,000) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than Lismore Heights ($670,000). Over the past year, North Lismore (+14.7%) ran 10.8 percentage points ahead of Lismore Heights (+3.9%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lismore Heights (974) sits above North Lismore (970).
For buyers
North Lismore is the lower entry point at $390,000 median, 42% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
North Lismore carries both higher gross yield (8.27% vs 4.81%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Lismore Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 970).
Common questions
Is North Lismore or Lismore Heights cheaper to buy in?
North Lismore has the lower median house price at $390,000, roughly 42% below Lismore Heights ($670,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Lismore or Lismore Heights?
Over the past 12 months, North Lismore grew +14.7% vs +3.9% in Lismore Heights, a gap of 10.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does North Lismore or Lismore Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lismore Heights scores 974 vs 970 in North 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 suburb has higher rental yield, North Lismore or Lismore Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 8.27% in North Lismore vs 4.81% in Lismore Heights. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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