Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 370 mm · ~46 rainy days
NSW · Lismore Council
East Lismore, 2480
Population
4,980
Median age
39
Median income
$1,236/wk
Employed
53.1%
Languages at home
6.1%non-English
Top: German, Italian, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- National parks
Suburb profile
East Lismore is a regional centre in Lismore that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by housing affordability and growth momentum, while community and employment sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Living here
Desirability
- Desirability score
- 57.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 20% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1318th in Australia
- State rank
- 417th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #33 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #71 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Population
- Population
- 4,980
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,236
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 130 of 2,086
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,430
- Employment rate
- 53.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 161 / 297 / 110
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian 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.
Community & culture
6.1% speak a language other than English at home; 10.2% born overseas
- Language at home
- 4,324 English only · 281 other
- Non-English at home
- 6.1%
- Born overseas
- 468 (10.2%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 360 (7.2%)
- Australian citizens
- 4,439
- Languages spoken at home (other than English)
- 19
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
- German14 · 12.3%
- Italian12 · 10.5%
- Punjabi11 · 9.6%
- Vietnamese9 · 7.9%
- French8 · 7%
- Mandarin8 · 7%
- Korean7 · 6.1%
- Arabic6 · 5.3%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 501
- Against the person
- 134
- Against property
- 190
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 100.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 37 residents
- State safety percentile
- 70.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions513
- Fraud284
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment361
- Malicious Damage To Property360
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault312
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW 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
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,001
- Albert Park Public SchoolPrimary
- Our Lady Help of Christians Primary SchoolPrimary
- Trinity Catholic College LismoreSecondary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- SCU Childcare Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Public transport
221 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dibbs St After Park Av
- Dibbs St Opp St Carthage's Primary School
- Military Rd Opp Zambelli Dr
- Rifle Range Rd Opp Southern Cross University
- Southern Cross University, V Block
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Amenities
77 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 bars · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 10 playgrounds · 2 sports centres
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb, 10 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 221 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 18 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 40/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.2
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.61
Food & drink(5)
- Bread Krumbs BakeryBakery
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- Uni BarBar
- Distractions CafeCafe
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- Lucky's SeafoodFast food
15 Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- Zest RestaurantRestaurant
Shopping(1)
- SparConvenience store
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
Community(4)
- SCU Learning CentreLibrary
- The Rivers Secondary College - Lismore High CampusSchool
Dalley Street, East Lismore
- Wilson Park SchoolSchool
230 Wyrallah Road
- Wyrallah Road Public SchoolSchool
152 Nielson Street
Health & services(1)
- St Vincent's Private Hospital LismoreHospital
20 Dalley Street
Sport & outdoors(24)
- Lismore Workers Golf ClubGolf course
1 Barham Street
- Atlas Street ParkPark
145 Atlas Street, East Lismore
- Cottee ParkPark
- Joblin ParkPark
- murray street parkPark
10 Murray Street, East Lismore
- Nielson ParkPark
- Wade ParkPark
- Playground (9)
- Wyrallah Road Public SchoolPlayground
- East Lismore Bowls ClubSports centre
- SCU GymSports centre
- Football AcademySports field
- Lismore Thistles Soccer ClubSports field
- Maurie Ryan OvalSports field
- Sports field
- SCU PoolSwimming pool
Transport(13)
13 bus stops
Other(19)
- BYO CellarsAlcohol
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- Bbq
- Bench (2)
- Just RidesBicycle
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- S & N PathologyLaboratory
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- Outdoor Seating (4)
- Parking (4)
- SCU Student Car ParkingParking
- Southern Cross UniversityParking
- St Jospephs Nursing HomeParking
- St Vincents Private HospitalParking
- Wyrallah Road Public SchoolParking
- LibertyPetrol station
46 Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- East Lismore Post OfficePost office
Wyrallah Road, East Lismore
- Public toilets
- Shelter (4)
- St Josephs Nursing HomeSocial Facility
Dalley Street, East Lismore
- SCU Campus CentralSports Hall
- Southern Cross UniversityUniversity
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Albert ParkPark
- Atlas Street ParkPark
- Cottee ParkPark
- Joblin ParkPark
- murray street parkPark
- Nielson ParkPark
- Riverside ParkPark
- Wade ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- On site
- S & N PathologyWyrallah Roadlaboratory
- St Vincent's Private Hospital LismoreDalley Streethospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 330 mm · ~41 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 140 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 202 mm · ~25 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
129 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation139 BALLINA ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 ELIZABETH STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support16 ANGELA PLACE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation22 CLARICE STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 SPRING STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Subdivision32 CRAWFORD ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation165 BALLINA ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia27 FLORAL AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
April 2026
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Medium Density Housing; Dual occupancy (attached)131 BALLINA ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage344 KEEN STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation20 WANDA DRIVE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation165 BALLINA ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure87 DALLEY STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation24 CLARICE STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
February 2026
- Demolition7 SOMERVILLE AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Pathways and paving161 MILITARY ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
2025· 15 proposals
October 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure11 AIRFORCE ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
September 2025
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Home industry; General industry; Light industry; Artisan food and drink industry; Creative industry; High technology industry; Data centre11 BALLINA ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Subdivision26 COLLEEN PLACE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 DALLEY STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Demolition29 DALLEY STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Subdivision37 CITY VIEW DRIVE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
August 2025
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Build-to-rent; Residential Accommodation138 MILITARY ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure90 OAKLEY AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space119 OAKLEY AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision6 DENBOS CRESCENT EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)62 WYRALLAH ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Playground equipment76 NIELSON STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport14 PETER STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 CALDWELL AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation303 KEEN STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Build-to-rent; Residential Accommodation144 MILITARY ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility6 INDUSTRY DRIVE EAST LISMORE 2480Withdrawn
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 AURORA STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Withdrawn
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Build-to-rent144 MILITARY ROAD EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure104 BREWSTER STREET EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 HARMONY AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Subdivision11,13,15 and 19 Airforce Road, East LismoreDetermined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool58 OAKLEY AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Determined
- Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia68 AVONDALE AVENUE EAST LISMORE 2480Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- Atlas Street Parkamenities145 Atlas Street, East Lismorepark
- BYO CellarsamenitiesWyrallah Road, East Lismorealcohol
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bread Krumbs BakeryamenitiesWyrallah Road, East Lismorebakery
- Bright St before Gordon Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Cottee Parkamenitiespark
- Dalley St before Wyrallah Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Distractions CafeamenitiesWyrallah Road, East Lismorecafe
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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