Lismore, NSW 2480 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lismore is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2480, home to 3,656 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
- 3,656
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,035 /week
- Median personal income
- $598 /week
- Median family income
- $1,465 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- 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
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Lismore Public School
- Lismore Heights Public School
- The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus
- The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus
- Albert Park Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 62 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 221 bus stops
- Lismore Square, Brewster St
- Lismore Park, Brewster St
- Richards Oval, Diadem St
- Diadem St Before Magellan St
- McKenzie St Before Diadem St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 cafés
- 23 restaurants
- 12 pubs and bars
- 49 parks and reserves
- 16 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 6 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 46.5% of the 3,213 resolvable premises in 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: 44.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 46.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 3.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
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 Lismore?
Lismore (NSW 2480) had 3,656 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Lismore local government area.
What is the median rent in Lismore?
The median advertised rent in Lismore is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lismore?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lismore covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lismore Public School (0.6 km), Lismore Heights Public School (1.4 km), The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lismore?
Lismore is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (46.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is 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 Lismore?
221 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lismore centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 62 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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