NSW · Lismore Council
The Channon, 2480
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
The Channon is a quieter smaller community in Lismore, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. 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.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 325
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,300
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 126
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,603
- Employment rate
- 57.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 13 / 0 / 0
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)
- 33
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 12
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 101.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.5%
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,019
- The Channon Public SchoolPrimary
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
Public transport
59 public transport stops in this suburb
- 969 Pinchin Rd
- Koonorigan Rd Before Pinchin Rd
- Pinchin Rd After Koonorigan Rd
- Pinchin Rd Opp 1025
- Pinchin Rd Opp 969
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Allow extra travel time. Check signage. Follow directions on site. <ul><li>Restoration works underway</li><li>Traffic control measures in place</li></ul>The Channon Road16 Apr 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
15 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure77 STANDING STREET THE CHANNON 2480Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)671 KOONORIGAN ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
2024· 1 proposal
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 TUNTABLE CREEK ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
2023· 6 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1158 PINCHIN ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)628 KOONORIGAN ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
August 2023
- Subdivision of land109 THE CHANNON ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development1158 PINCHIN ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
March 2023
- Other254 THE CHANNON ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling254 THE CHANNON ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
2022· 2 proposals
July 2022
- Dwelling1158 PINCHIN ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling65 CURRIE ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Centre based childcare18 Mill St The Channon Lismore NSW 2480Determined
November 2021
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces1158 PINCHIN ROAD THE CHANNON 2480Determined
- Dwelling24 NIMBIN STREET THE CHANNON 2480Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling1158 PINCHIN ROAD THE CHANNON 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
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- The Channon HallCommunity centre
- Petrol station
- The Channon TavernPub
- Public toilets
- The Channon Public SchoolSchool
The Channon
- Shower
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
- Overlay applies
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 43.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 44% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2930th in Australia
- State rank
- 932nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #99 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #259 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 68%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Petrol stationamenitiesfuel
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
- Showeramenitiesshower
- The Channon Hallamenitiescommunity_centre
- The Channon Public SchoolamenitiesThe Channonschool
- The Channon Tavernamenitiespub
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime513
- Fraudcrime284
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime361
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime360
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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