Median house price
$730k
+11% change
NSW · Lismore Council
The Channon, 2480
Est. population · Jun 2025
318
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.9%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,300/wk
Employment rate
57.8%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$730,000
Languages at home
5.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
The Channon is a quieter smaller community in Lismore Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
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 are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The desirability picture is around average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
The Channon snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $620 · Units $425
Population (ERP)
318
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.8%
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
#98
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
73rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
44th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
55th
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
- 43.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 45% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3142nd in Australia
- State rank
- 955th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #98 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #246 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
318(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · +2.9% over 5 years · 44th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +2.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +9
- Growth rank in NSW
- 44th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 325
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,300
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 126
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,603
- Employment rate
- 57.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 121 / 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)
- 32
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 12
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 100.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.3%
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
- 1,019
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 55th
School list
- The Channon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1019 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 25 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 0.3 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
59 public transport stops in this suburb
- 969 Pinchin Rd
- Koonorigan Rd Before Pinchin Rd
- Pinchin Rd After Koonorigan Rd
- Pinchin Rd Opp 1025
- Pinchin Rd Opp 969
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
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 59 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.08
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(1)
- The Channon TavernPub
Community(2)
- The Channon HallCommunity centre
- The Channon Public SchoolSchool
The Channon
Other(6)
- The Channon Village CampgroundCamp Site
- The ChannonHotel
- The Channon TavernParking
- Petrol station
- Public toilets
- Shower
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
- Nimbin Health Service (10.2 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)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.4
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· 2 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure162 THE CHANNON ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Under Assessment
July 2026
- Subdivision65 CURRIE ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure77 STANDING STREET THE CHANNON 2480Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)671 KOONORIGAN ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
2024· 1 proposal
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 TUNTABLE CREEK ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
2023· 6 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1158 PINCHIN ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)628 KOONORIGAN ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
August 2023
- Subdivision of land109 THE CHANNON ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development1158 PINCHIN ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
March 2023
- Other254 THE CHANNON ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling254 THE CHANNON ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
2022· 2 proposals
July 2022
- Dwelling1158 PINCHIN ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling65 CURRIE ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Centre based childcare18 Mill St The Channon Lismore NSW 2480Determined
November 2021
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces1158 PINCHIN ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
- Dwelling24 NIMBIN STREET THE CHANNON 2480Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling1158 PINCHIN ROAD THE CHANNON 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 12.0 km away).
Coalition 20.1%Labor 79.9%
39.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- The ChannonLabor 80.7% · Coalition 19.3% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- DunoonLabor 63.6% · Coalition 36.4% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- ModanvilleLabor 44.3% · Coalition 55.7% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
- GoolmangarLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)9.2 km away
- JiggiLabor 69.3% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)9.3 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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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.