Lismore Heights, NSW 2480 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lismore Heights is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2480, home to 2,117 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
- 2,117
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,294 /week
- Median personal income
- $742 /week
- Median family income
- $1,752 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lismore
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $338 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,404
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Lismore Heights Public School
- Lismore Public School
- The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus
- The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus
- Goonellabah Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 71 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 155 bus stops
- Donnans Rd Opp Deloraine Rd
- High St Before Donnans Rd
- High St After Beardow St
- Lismore Heights Bowling Club, High St
- Bellevue Av At High St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 14 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.2% of the 1,155 resolvable premises in Lismore Heights. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 52.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 45.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 1.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.0%
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 Heights?
Lismore Heights (NSW 2480) had 2,117 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Lismore local government area.
What is the median rent in Lismore Heights?
The median advertised rent in Lismore Heights is $338/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lismore Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lismore Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lismore Heights Public School (0.3 km), Lismore Public School (1.4 km), The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lismore Heights?
Lismore Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lismore Heights?
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 Heights?
155 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lismore Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 71 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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