Median house price
$730k
+11% change
NSW · Lismore Council
Lismore Heights, 2480
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,893
Growth (1 yr)
-2.1%
Growth (5 yr)
-10.9%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,294/wk
Employment rate
57.6%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$730,000
Languages at home
6.8%non-English
Most common: French, German, Korean
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Lismore Heights sits up in the Lismore Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. An emerging neighbourhood feel is building here, with new households gradually reshaping local life.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus safety lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Lismore Heights snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $620 · Units $425
Population (ERP)
1,893
-2.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.6%
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
#62
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
74th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
1st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
34th
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
- 43.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 44% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3122nd in Australia
- State rank
- 945th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #62 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #241 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 79%
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
1,893(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
- -41
- Change in 5 years
- -231
- 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 (~1,800), extrapolated at -1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,117
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,294
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 65 of 991
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,404
- Employment rate
- 57.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 693 / 193 / 40
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)
- 193
- Against the person
- 52
- Against property
- 73
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 102
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 41 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7.4%
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
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 973
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 34th
School list
- Lismore Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 973 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 203 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Lismore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 871 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 179 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Carthage's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 580 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.6 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
108 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cooling St At Donnans Rd
- Donnans Rd Before Selena Av
- High St At Barr Scott Dr
- Kareela Av At Donnans Rd
- O'Flynn St At High St
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
20 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 108 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(1)
- Lismore Heights Public SchoolSchool
195 High Street, Lismore Heights
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Transport(10)
10 bus stops
Other(6)
- Liquor LegendsAlcohol
426 Ballina Road
- Lismore Heights Bottleshop and General StoreGeneral
426 Ballina Road
- Parking (3)
- Lismore Heights LPOPost office
- ABC North CoastStudio
61 High Street
- TelstraTelephone
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Lismore Base Hospital (1.1 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)
- 109
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 57.6
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
- 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· 3 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support12 CAROLINA STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Under Assessment
February 2026
- Subdivision41 WOODLAND AVENUE LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 MACKAY STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 SAPPHIRE COURT LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
- Subdivision10 WARRICK PLACE LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision128 DONNANS ROAD LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation219 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Minor building alterations (external)13 GALLAGHER DRIVE LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 KYLIE AVENUE LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club181A HIGH STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Stairway98 HIGH STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 OPAL CRESCENT LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure24 RENWICK STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport16 SAPPHIRE COURT LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool18 DELORAINE ROAD LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport51 O'FLYNN STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision5 JANSAN CLOSE LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure8 BANKSIA COURT LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12a barr scott dr lismore heightsDetermined
August 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation8 FREDERICK STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences16 SUZETTE STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Advertising and signage; Neighbourhood shop426 BALLINA ROAD LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
August 2023
- Secondary dwelling25 OAKESHOTT STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing114 HIGH STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
July 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs27 BELLEVUE AVENUE LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
June 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development426 BALLINA ROAD LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
May 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces85 DONNANS ROAD LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
March 2023
- Retaining walls, protection of trees16 FREDERICK STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
January 2023
- Subdivision of land128 DONNANS ROAD LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Withdrawn
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Shed219 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Withdrawn
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing3 WILLIAM PLACE LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees3 WILLIAM PLACE LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development3 BELLEVUE AVENUE LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
May 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development280 HIGH STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
February 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing20 DELORAINE ROAD LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
2021· 6 proposals
December 2021
- Retaining walls, protection of trees3 WILLIAM PLACE LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
October 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs13 O'FLYNN STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Retaining walls, protection of trees3 SIMES STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development123 DONNANS ROAD LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
August 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing5 MILTON STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 2480Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs14 NOEL STREET LISMORE HEIGHTS 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 6.2 km away).
Coalition 42.4%Labor 57.6%
16.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Lismore HeightsLabor 57.8% · Coalition 42.2% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- LismoreLabor 62.3% · Coalition 37.7% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Lismore EastLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Lismore CityLabor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- GoonellabahLabor 46.5% · Coalition 53.5% TPP (2025)2.7 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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.