NSW · Lismore Council

Wyrallah, NSW, 2480

Desirability index

50.8/100

#461 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Wyrallah is a small locality in the Lismore area, home to around 493 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4,622 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 9375.3 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. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
493
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,976
Dwelling vacancy
9.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
16 of 176
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
59.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
11 / 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.

Data sources & freshness

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
9,375.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
70th (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
985
  • Wyrallah Public SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

51 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Tregeagle Rd At Henson Rd
  • Tregeagle Rd At Robson Rd
  • Tregeagle Rd Opp Henson Rd
  • Tregeagle Rd Opp Robson Rd
  • Wyrallah Public School

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

23 planning-related records

2026· 3 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Carport
    184 SKYLINE ROAD SOUTH WYRALLAH 2480Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Swimming pool
    34 HENSON ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • January 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool
    1 INGRAM ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Determined
2025· 4 proposals
  • August 2025

  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation
    425 SKYLINE ROAD SOUTH WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • June 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport
    295 SKYLINE ROAD SOUTH WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • February 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)
    2 TREGEAGLE ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    2 HENSON ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Determined
2024· 4 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development
    36 BRIDGE STREET WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • October 2024

  • Subdivision
    64 BRIDGE STREET WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • September 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    929 WYRALLAH ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • March 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    187 HENSON ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Determined
2023· 4 proposals
  • September 2023

  • Subdivision of land
    7 WEBBER ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • August 2023

  • Emergency services facility and bush fire hazard reduction
    631/DP835486Determined
  • June 2023

  • Shed
    48 BRIDGE STREET WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • January 2023

  • Subdivision of land
    64 BRIDGE STREET WYRALLAH 2480Determined
2022· 5 proposals
  • July 2022

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    125 RIVER BANK ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • June 2022

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    929 WYRALLAH ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • May 2022

  • Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development
    26 BRIDGE STREET WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • April 2022

  • Retaining walls, protection of trees
    187 HENSON ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • March 2022

  • Shed
    25 CAMPBELL STREET WYRALLAH 2480Determined
2021· 3 proposals
  • September 2021

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    17 MIRIAM STREET WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • August 2021

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    2 MIRIAM STREET WYRALLAH 2480Determined
  • Subdivision of land
    431 SKYLINE ROAD SOUTH WYRALLAH 2480Determined

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Wryallah Community HallCommunity centre
  • Wyrallah Public SchoolSchool

    Wyrallah

  • Shelter

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

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Wyrallah ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
50.8/100
Cohort rank
#461 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

  • Tregeagle Rd At Henson Rdtransport
  • Tregeagle Rd At Robson Rdtransport
  • Tregeagle Rd Opp Henson Rdtransport
  • Tregeagle Rd Opp Robson Rdtransport
  • Wyrallah Public Schooltransport
  • Wyrallah Parkgovernmentpark
  • Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning125 RIVER BANK ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Lodged 13 Jul 2022 · Determined
  • Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning929 WYRALLAH ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Lodged 29 Jun 2022 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Swimming poolplanning34 HENSON ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Lodged 20 May 2026 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming poolplanning1 INGRAM ROAD WYRALLAH 2480Lodged 07 Jan 2026 · Determined

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