East Lismore, NSW 2480 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
East Lismore is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2480, home to 4,980 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 606 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,980
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,236 /week
- Median personal income
- $670 /week
- Median family income
- $1,717 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lismore
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,430
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus
- Lismore Public School
- The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus
- Wyrallah Road Public School
- Wilson Park School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 81 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 177 bus stops
- Oliver St Opp Oliver Pl
- Smith St At Oliver St
- Oliver St Before Wyrallah Rd
- Oliver St After Wyrallah Rd
- Oakley Av Before Dibbs St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 cafés
- 23 restaurants
- 9 pubs and bars
- 47 parks and reserves
- 13 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 6 supermarkets
- 34 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 47.9% of the 2,693 resolvable premises in East Lismore. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 46.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 47.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 3.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,742 across postcode 2480 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,015 violent offences, 870 theft, 479 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Lismore?
East Lismore (NSW 2480) had 4,980 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Lismore local government area.
What is the median rent in East Lismore?
The median advertised rent in East Lismore is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in East Lismore?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near East Lismore covering government sectors. Nearest include: The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus (0.8 km), Lismore Public School (0.9 km), The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in East Lismore?
East Lismore is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (47.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is East Lismore?
Across postcode 2480, 3,742 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,015), theft (870), other (479). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in East Lismore?
177 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the East Lismore centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 81 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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