South Lismore, NSW 2480 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South Lismore is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2480, home to 1,775 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
- 1,775
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,252 /week
- Median personal income
- $638 /week
- Median family income
- $1,522 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- 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
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Lismore South Public School
- Albert Park Public School
- Lismore Public School
- The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus
- The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 35 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 115 bus stops
- Casino St Opp Paul Jones Lane
- Union St Before Casino St
- Lismore Rwy Station Union St
- Lismore Station, Coach Stop
- Ona St Before Phyllis St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 21 restaurants
- 11 pubs and bars
- 38 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 6 supermarkets
- 15 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 66.1% of the 1,364 resolvable premises in South Lismore. 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: 66.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 32.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.8%
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 South Lismore?
South Lismore (NSW 2480) had 1,775 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 South Lismore?
The median advertised rent in South Lismore is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South Lismore?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near South Lismore covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lismore South Public School (0.7 km), Albert Park Public School (1.5 km), Lismore Public School (2.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South Lismore?
South Lismore is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (66.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is South 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 South Lismore?
115 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the South Lismore centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 35 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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