NSW · Lismore Council
Boat Harbour (Lismore - NSW), NSW, 2480
Suburb snapshot
Boat Harbour (Lismore - NSW) is a small locality in the Lismore area, home to around 19 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows reported crime totals of around 2 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025, roughly 105.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550 (flats $425, houses $620), 9 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 19
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,374
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 11
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 66.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $425
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 252
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 105.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 19 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions513
- Fraud284
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment361
- Malicious Damage To Property360
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault312
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 9
- Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
- 955
- Caniaba Public SchoolPrimary
- Lismore Public SchoolPrimary
- Living SchoolCombined
- Modanville Public SchoolPrimary
- St Carthage's Primary SchoolPrimary
- St John's CollegeSecondary
- The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High CampusSecondary
- Wilson Park SchoolSpecial
- Wyrallah Road Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- 211 Boat Harbour Rd
- 211 Boat Harbour Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
294 planning-related records
2026· 26 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 OCEAN PARADE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Under Assessment
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia110 WOODLARK STREET LISMORE 2480Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Demolition10 ANDREW CLOSE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport30 CORYULE STREET BOAT HARBOUR 2316Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure75 KINGSLEY DRIVE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
- Entertainment facility; Temporary building, structure or use6 HAMPTON STREET LISMORE 2480Under Assessment
- Subdivision4 LEYCESTER STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia24 NORRIS STREET LISMORE 2480Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Landscaping structures; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Privacy screens; Swimming pool16 NOAMUNGA STREET BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 ANDREW CLOSE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
- Demolition; Signage; Pub; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies110 WOODLARK STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses128 KEEN STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Function centre5 KOALA PLACE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support2 5 VANTAGE PLACE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support10-12 GRAHAM STREET BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure264 MAGELLAN STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage10 POUND STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Co-living4 WEAVER STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation59 DIADEM STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
February 2026
- Small bar; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure88 Magellan Street Lismore NSW 2480Determined
- Entertainment facility; Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia135 KEEN STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
- Commercial development; Hours of operation and trading2/109 Dawson street LismoreDetermined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 KEEN STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure16 ANDREW CLOSE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport16 DIADEM STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 HUNTER STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise133 MOLESWORTH STREET LISMORE 2480Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure51 KINGSLEY DRIVE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; School15B EGGINS LANE LISMORE 2480Determined
November 2025
- Demolition11 ANDREW CLOSE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Under Assessment
- Demolition; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure53 CONWAY STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure16 ANDREW CLOSE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Rejected
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah2 BLANCH STREET BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises80 BALLINA ROAD LISMORE 2480Determined
- Boarding house; Erection of a new structure65 MCKENZIE STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 WINDSONG WAY BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)12 WINDSONG WAY BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)37 ANDREW CLOSE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing98 DIBBS STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
- Attached dwelling; Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development19 JUBILEE STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime513
- Fraudcrime284
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime361
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime360
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime312
- 211 Boat Harbour Rdtransport
- 211 Boat Harbour Rdtransport
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning2 BLANCH STREET BOAT HARBOUR 2316Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Landscaping structures; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Privacy screens; Swimming poolplanning16 NOAMUNGA STREET BOAT HARBOUR 2316Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Schoolplanning15B EGGINS LANE LISMORE 2480Lodged 02 Dec 2025 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)