NSW · Lismore Council
Girards Hill, 2480
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Lismore, Girards Hill keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,318
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,237
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 40 of 628
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,463
- Employment rate
- 54.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 55 / 4 / 94
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.
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
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 133
- Against the person
- 36
- Against property
- 50
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 100.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 37 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7.4%
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
Public transport
53 public transport stops in this suburb
- Ballina Rd Before Keen St
- Daphne St At Esyth St
- Keen St At John St
- Keen St Before James St
- Kenn St At Bernstein St
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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
40 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 JAMES STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 PANORAMA ROAD GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah37A JAMES STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 GARDEN STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool10 PARADE STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 GARDEN STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Carport33 SHOWVIEW STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport25 ELTON STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 WYRALLAH ROAD GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
2024· 7 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 DARSHAM STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
October 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house147 DAWSON STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
- Demolition81 BALLINA ROAD GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool38 ESMONDE STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure46 PARKES STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 JAMES STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool26 ELTON STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
2023· 9 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3A ALLEN STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 GARRARD STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 VIRTUE STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
August 2023
- Other27 ELTON STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
March 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs69 CATHCART STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
- Shed39 WYRALLAH ROAD GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
- Other11 PARKES STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
February 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Retaining walls, protection of trees286 KEEN STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
- Shed10 EDEN STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
2022· 9 proposals
November 2022
- Other12 ELTON STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
- Other21 GARRARD STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
October 2022
- Retaining walls, protection of trees10 PANORAMA ROAD GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development8 ANSTEY STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
- Other6A ELTON STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development14 ROBINSON AVENUE GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
June 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs12 KEITH STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
May 2022
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land21 GARRARD STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
February 2022
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces5 DAPHNE STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
2021· 6 proposals
December 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces302 KEEN STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
October 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces17 JAMES STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
September 2021
- Other12 ELTON STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
- Other181 DAWSON STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
- Secondary dwelling26 ELTON STREET GIRARDS HILL 2480Determined
August 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development6 Esyth St Girards Hill Lismore NSW 2480Determined
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)
Amenities
16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Cathcart St before James StBus stop
- Daphne St after Esmonde StBus stop
- Daphne St at Esyth StBus stop
- Dawson St after Parkes StBus stop
- Lismore Gateway MotelSwimming pool
99 Ballina Road, Girards Hill
- Swimming pool
13 Wyrallah Road, Girards Hill
- Swimming pool
14 James Street, Girards Hill
- Swimming pool
15 James Street, Girards Hill
- Swimming pool
161 Dawson Street, Girards Hill
- Swimming pool
32 Cathcart Street, Girards Hill
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Barnard ParkPark
- Rob Cowley Memorial Peace ParkPark
- Robinsons LookoutPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- 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
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 45.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 37% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2471st in Australia
- State rank
- 775th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #70 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #188 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Cathcart St before James Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Daphne St after Esmonde Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Daphne St at Esyth Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Dawson St after Parkes Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Lismore Gateway Motelamenities99 Ballina Road, Girards Hillswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenities13 Wyrallah Road, Girards Hillswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenities14 James Street, Girards Hillswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenities15 James Street, Girards Hillswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenities161 Dawson Street, Girards Hillswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenities32 Cathcart Street, Girards Hillswimming_pool
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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