Ballina Shire Council
South Lismore
South Lismore at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
1,775
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about South Lismore.
South Lismore (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
South Lismore has roughly 1,775 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.
South Lismore scores 20/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Lismore's population at 1,775, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,775
Median age
39
Family households
61%
Lone person
32%
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)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
1,775
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
296
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.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Lismore.
Local schools for South Lismore
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Government School Catchment
Lismore South Public School
Albert Park Public School
Caniaba 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 South Lismore.
- What is the South Lismore postcode?
- South Lismore is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Lismore?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in South Lismore?
- There are 20 schools serving South Lismore on this page, including Lismore South Public School, Albert Park Public School, Living School.
- How walkable is South Lismore?
- South Lismore has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Lismore?
- South Lismore is close to Lismore Dc, Girards Hill, Loftville, Tuncester, Lismore.
- What is the population of South Lismore?
- South Lismore has approximately 1,775 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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