NSW · Lismore Council

Corndale (NSW), NSW, 2480

Desirability index

61.7/100

#357 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Corndale (NSW) is a small locality in the Lismore area, home to around 358 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4,622 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 12910.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550 (flats $425, houses $620), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
358
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$1,821
Dwelling vacancy
6.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
8 of 132
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
61.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
12 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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.

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Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
4,622
Against the person
1,237
Against property
1,753
Rate per 1,000 residents
12,910.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
74.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-7.7%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions513
  • Fraud284
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment361
  • Malicious Damage To Property360
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault312

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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
1
Median school ICSEA
998
  • Corndale Public SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

60 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 38 Williams Rd
  • 530 Corndale Rd
  • 86 Rosebank Rd
  • Corndale Rd Opp Dorroughby Rd
  • James Gibson Rd At Bailey Rd

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Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

18 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal
  • March 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    298 DORROUGHBY ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
2025· 4 proposals
  • November 2025

  • Subdivision
    334 JAMES GIBSON ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
  • October 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    356 CORNDALE ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool
    298 DORROUGHBY ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
  • June 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    319 ARTHUR ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
2024· 3 proposals
  • July 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation
    298 DORROUGHBY ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
  • March 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    143 ARTHUR ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
  • January 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    94 HUNTERS HILL ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
2023· 7 proposals
  • November 2023

  • Subdivision
    319 ARTHUR ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    248 ARTHUR ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
  • September 2023

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    647 CORNDALE ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
  • July 2023

  • Other
    556 CORNDALE ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
  • Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    275 ARTHUR ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
  • May 2023

  • Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    298 DORROUGHBY ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
  • January 2023

  • Farm buildings
    319 ARTHUR ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
2022· 2 proposals
  • November 2022

  • Subdivision of land
    275 ARTHUR ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
  • February 2022

  • Dwelling
    97 HUNTERS HILL ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined
2021· 1 proposal
  • September 2021

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    272 ARTHUR ROAD CORNDALE 2480Determined

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Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Corndale Public SchoolSchool

    Corndale

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Desirability index

Desirability score
61.7/100
Cohort rank
#357 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 38 Williams Rdtransport
  • 530 Corndale Rdtransport
  • 86 Rosebank Rdtransport
  • Corndale Rd Opp Dorroughby Rdtransport
  • James Gibson Rd At Bailey Rdtransport
  • Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning272 ARTHUR ROAD CORNDALE 2480Lodged 28 Sep 2021 · Determined
  • Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spacesplanning275 ARTHUR ROAD CORNDALE 2480Lodged 05 Jul 2023 · Determined
  • Dwellingplanning97 HUNTERS HILL ROAD CORNDALE 2480Lodged 15 Feb 2022 · Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning356 CORNDALE ROAD CORNDALE 2480Lodged 08 Oct 2025 · Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning143 ARTHUR ROAD CORNDALE 2480Lodged 15 Mar 2024 · Determined

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