Median house price
$730k
+11% change
NSW · Lismore Council
Chilcotts Grass, 2480
Est. population · Jun 2025
249
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.6%
Median age
50
Median income
$2,143/wk
Employment rate
63.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$730,000
Languages at home
4.7%non-English
Most common: Japanese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Lismore Council, Chilcotts Grass keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer parks and green space, plus safety compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum, plus community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Chilcotts Grass snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $620 · Units $425
Population (ERP)
249
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#418
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
73rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
73rd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
27th
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 30.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5500th in Australia
- State rank
- 1776th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #418 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #772 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
249(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +4.6% over 5 years · 73th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +4.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +11
- Growth rank in NSW
- 73th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 237
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $2,143
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 95
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,907
- Employment rate
- 63.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 85 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 25
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 100.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 34 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7.2%
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 941.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 27th
School list
- Blue Hills CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 999 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 201 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High CampusSecondary · Government · ICSEA 884 · 8th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 262 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
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 · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- 73 Taylor Rd
- McIntosh Rd Opp Willow Tree Dr
- Pamela Dr Before McIntosh Rd
- Taylor Rd After Rous Rd
- Willow Tree Dr Bf Hidden Valley Cct
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- St Vincent's Private Hospital Lismore (5.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 13
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 52.2
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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.
2026· 10 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)12 HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool10 MITCH PLACE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
April 2026
- Subdivision16 HOLMES CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 GEORGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation7 HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 HOLMES CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
January 2026
- Subdivision123 TAYLOR ROAD CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)25 GEORGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support40 GEORGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
2025· 14 proposals
November 2025
- Subdivision; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; InfrastructureGEORGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool18 GEORGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support40 HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 GEORGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 VINTAGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 HOLMES CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 GEORGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support32 GEORGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support8 HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support18 HOLMES CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 PAMELA DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support32 GEORGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support32 GEORGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)18 PAMELA DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support45 HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS NSW 2480Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support16 HOLMES CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external); Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool4 PAMELA DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support43 HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Subdivision1 GEORGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Operational consent issued
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support39 HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 VINTAGE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space3 LOFT CRESCENT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development20 HOLMES CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
March 2024
- Subdivision17 WILLOW TREE DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation14 MCINTOSH ROAD CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
January 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space1 DOUGLAS PLACE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Subdivision; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Infrastructure123 TAYLOR ROAD CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
2023· 3 proposals
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 PAMELA DRIVE CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks37 HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space11 HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCUIT CHILCOTTS GRASS 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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 6.9 km away).
Coalition 52.9%Labor 47.1%
6.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Goonellabah SouthLabor 43.3% · Coalition 56.7% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- GoonellabahLabor 46.5% · Coalition 53.5% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- Lismore EastLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
- Lismore HeightsLabor 57.8% · Coalition 42.2% TPP (2025)5.0 km away
- LismoreLabor 62.3% · Coalition 37.7% TPP (2025)5.5 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Lismore Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.