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NSW · Lismore Council

Boat Harbour, 2480

Est. population · Jun 2025

19

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+5.6%

Median age

38

Median income

$2,374/wk

Employment rate

66.7%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$730,000

Languages at home

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Boat Harbour is known for: Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

Boat Harbour is a quieter smaller community in Lismore Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Trips to Sydney are an outing, not a routine: neighbouring regional centres do more of the heavy lifting. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix.

Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

At a glance

Boat Harbour snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$730k

+11% change

Median rent

$550/wk

Houses $620 · Units $425

Population (ERP)

19

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

0.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

76th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

11th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

90th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

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 house price (October to December 2025)
$730,000
Median price change
+11.4%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

19(June 2025)

0.0% annual · +5.6% over 5 years · 11th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
+5.6%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
+1
Growth rank in NSW
11th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~0), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

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)
11 / 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 · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
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
76.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+0.3%

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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,121
Median ICSEA percentile
90th
School list
  • Vistara Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1121 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 19 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Health access

Nearest hospital
Lismore Base Hospital (6.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
1
Participants per 1,000 residents
52.6

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
28° / 19°
Rainfall
370 mm · ~46 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
25° / 15°
Rainfall
330 mm · ~41 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
20° / 8°
Rainfall
140 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
25° / 14°
Rainfall
202 mm · ~25 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

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 structure
    10 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 Australia
    110 WOODLARK STREET LISMORE 2480Additional Information Requested

  • May 2026

  • Demolition
    10 ANDREW CLOSE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    30 CORYULE STREET BOAT HARBOUR 2316Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    75 KINGSLEY DRIVE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
  • Entertainment facility; Temporary building, structure or use
    6 HAMPTON STREET LISMORE 2480Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    4 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 Australia
    24 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 pool
    16 NOAMUNGA STREET BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    10 ANDREW CLOSE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
  • Demolition; Signage; Pub; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies
    110 WOODLARK STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
    128 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 centre
    5 KOALA PLACE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    2 5 VANTAGE PLACE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined

  • March 2026

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    10-12 GRAHAM STREET BOAT HARBOUR 2316Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    264 MAGELLAN STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
  • Signage; Advertising and signage
    10 POUND STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Co-living
    4 WEAVER STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    59 DIADEM STREET LISMORE 2480Determined

  • February 2026

  • Small bar; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    88 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 Australia
    135 KEEN STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
  • Commercial development; Hours of operation and trading
    2/109 Dawson street LismoreDetermined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    15 KEEN STREET LISMORE 2480Determined

  • January 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    16 ANDREW CLOSE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    16 DIADEM STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    31 HUNTER STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
2025· 14 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise
    133 MOLESWORTH STREET LISMORE 2480Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    51 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; School
    15B EGGINS LANE LISMORE 2480Determined

  • November 2025

  • Demolition
    11 ANDREW CLOSE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure
    53 CONWAY STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    16 ANDREW CLOSE BOAT HARBOUR 2316Rejected
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    2 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 Premises
    80 BALLINA ROAD LISMORE 2480Determined
  • Boarding house; Erection of a new structure
    65 MCKENZIE STREET LISMORE 2480Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    16 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 Housing
    98 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 Development
    19 JUBILEE STREET LISMORE 2480Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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 · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Page
Member of Parliament
Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
129,373
Turnout (2025)
91.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.2 km away).

Coalition 51.9%Labor 48.1%

7.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.6 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • BexhillLabor 46.1% · Coalition 53.9% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
  • Mcleans RidgesLabor 47.2% · Coalition 52.8% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
  • GoonellabahLabor 46.5% · Coalition 53.5% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
  • ElthamLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
  • Goonellabah SouthLabor 43.3% · Coalition 56.7% TPP (2025)5.6 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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