Median house price
$730k
+11% change
NSW · Lismore Council
East Lismore, 2480
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,464
Growth (1 yr)
-2.1%
Growth (5 yr)
-10.9%
Median age
39
Median income
$1,236/wk
Employment rate
53.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$730,000
Languages at home
6.1%non-English
Most common: German, Italian, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- National parks
Suburb profile
East Lismore is a regional mid-sized suburb in Lismore Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Growth momentum push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as community and employment look more ordinary among similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
East Lismore snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $620 · Units $425
Population (ERP)
4,464
-2.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
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
#14
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
74th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
1st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
25th
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
- 56.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 20% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1438th in Australia
- State rank
- 425th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #14 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #66 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
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
4,464(June 2025)
-2.1% annual · -10.9% over 5 years · 1th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -2.1%
- 5-year growth
- -10.9%
- Change in 1 year
- -96
- Change in 5 years
- -546
- Growth rank in NSW
- 1th 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 (~4,200), extrapolated at -1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,980
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,236
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 130 of 2,086
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,430
- Employment rate
- 53.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,533 / 297 / 110
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)
- 455
- Against the person
- 122
- Against property
- 172
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 101.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 41 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7.3%
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
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 948.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 25th
School list
- Our Lady Help of Christians Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 189 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Wyrallah Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 947 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 350 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High CampusSecondary · Government · ICSEA 934 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 438 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Trinity Catholic College LismoreSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1055 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 816 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Wilson Park SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 902 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 83 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Lismore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 871 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 179 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Albert Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 950 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 102 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Living SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1037 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 313 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.7 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- SCU Childcare Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
221 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dibbs St After Park Av
- Dibbs St Opp St Carthage's Primary School
- Military Rd Opp Zambelli Dr
- Rifle Range Rd Opp Southern Cross University
- Southern Cross University, V Block
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
77 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 bars · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 10 playgrounds · 2 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb, 10 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 221 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 18 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 40/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.2
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.61
Food & drink(5)
- Bread Krumbs BakeryBakery
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- Uni BarBar
- Distractions CafeCafe
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- Lucky's SeafoodFast food
15 Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- Zest RestaurantRestaurant
Shopping(1)
- SparConvenience store
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
Community(4)
- SCU Learning CentreLibrary
- The Rivers Secondary College - Lismore High CampusSchool
Dalley Street, East Lismore
- Wilson Park SchoolSchool
230 Wyrallah Road
- Wyrallah Road Public SchoolSchool
152 Nielson Street
Health & services(1)
- St Vincent's Private Hospital LismoreHospital
20 Dalley Street
Sport & outdoors(24)
- Lismore Workers Golf ClubGolf course
1 Barham Street
- Atlas Street ParkPark
145 Atlas Street, East Lismore
- Cottee ParkPark
- Joblin ParkPark
- murray street parkPark
10 Murray Street, East Lismore
- Nielson ParkPark
- Wade ParkPark
- Playground (9)
- Wyrallah Road Public SchoolPlayground
- East Lismore Bowls ClubSports centre
- SCU GymSports centre
- Football AcademySports field
- Lismore Thistles Soccer ClubSports field
- Maurie Ryan OvalSports field
- Sports field
- SCU PoolSwimming pool
Transport(13)
13 bus stops
Other(19)
- BYO CellarsAlcohol
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- Bbq
- Bench (2)
- Just RidesBicycle
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- S & N PathologyLaboratory
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- Outdoor Seating (4)
- Parking (4)
- SCU Student Car ParkingParking
- Southern Cross UniversityParking
- St Jospephs Nursing HomeParking
- St Vincents Private HospitalParking
- Wyrallah Road Public SchoolParking
- LibertyPetrol station
46 Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- East Lismore Post OfficePost office
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- Public toilets
- Shelter (4)
- St Josephs Nursing HomeSocial Facility
Dalley Street, East Lismore
- SCU Campus CentralSports Hall
- Southern Cross UniversityUniversity
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Albert ParkPark
- Atlas Street ParkPark
- Cottee ParkPark
- Joblin ParkPark
- murray street parkPark
- Nielson ParkPark
- Riverside ParkPark
- Wade ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
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
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- St Vincent's Private Hospital Lismore (0.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- S & N PathologyWyrallah RoadLaboratory
- St Vincent's Private Hospital LismoreDalley StreetHospital
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)
- 258
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 57.8
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· 18 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 BEAUMONT DRIVE EAST LISMORE 2480Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space255 BALLINA ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation139 BALLINA ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 ELIZABETH STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support16 ANGELA PLACE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation22 CLARICE STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 SPRING STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Subdivision32 CRAWFORD ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation165 BALLINA ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia27 FLORAL AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
April 2026
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Medium Density Housing; Dual occupancy (attached)131 BALLINA ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage344 KEEN STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation20 WANDA DRIVE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation165 BALLINA ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure87 DALLEY STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation24 CLARICE STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
February 2026
- Demolition7 SOMERVILLE AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Pathways and paving161 MILITARY ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
2025· 15 proposals
October 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure11 AIRFORCE ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
September 2025
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Home industry; General industry; Light industry; Artisan food and drink industry; Creative industry; High technology industry; Data centre11 BALLINA ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Subdivision26 COLLEEN PLACE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 DALLEY STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Demolition29 DALLEY STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Subdivision37 CITY VIEW DRIVE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
August 2025
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Build-to-rent; Residential Accommodation138 MILITARY ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure90 OAKLEY AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space119 OAKLEY AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision6 DENBOS CRESCENT EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)62 WYRALLAH ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Playground equipment76 NIELSON STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport14 PETER STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 CALDWELL AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation303 KEEN STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Build-to-rent; Residential Accommodation144 MILITARY ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility6 INDUSTRY DRIVE EAST LISMORE 2480Withdrawn
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 AURORA STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Withdrawn
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Build-to-rent144 MILITARY ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure104 BREWSTER STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 HARMONY AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Subdivision11,13,15 and 19 Airforce Road, East LismoreDetermined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool58 OAKLEY AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia68 AVONDALE AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Withdrawn
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Allow extra travel time. Check signage. Use diversions.Wyrallah Road08 Jul 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
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 5.5 km away).
Coalition 44.1%Labor 55.9%
15.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Lismore EastLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- LismoreLabor 62.3% · Coalition 37.7% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Lismore CityLabor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- Lismore HeightsLabor 57.8% · Coalition 42.2% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Lismore SouthLabor 43.1% · Coalition 56.9% TPP (2025)2.9 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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.