Lismore (NSW)
NSWLismore (NSW) is a declining suburb in NSW with 3,656 residents.
- SAL code
- 12353
- SA2
- 112021248
- Population
- 3,656
- LGA
- Lismore
Lismore (NSW), NSW had 3,656 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 10.9% decline over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 41. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,300 a month. Around 50.4% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 49.6%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 71.5% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 12 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?3,656
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-10.9%
3yr: -8.2% · 10yr: -13.2%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,035/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
41
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?2/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?5.9%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
5
4 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
?2
Within suburb
Childcare services
?12
5 long day, 2 OSHC, 1 family
Parks & green space
?12
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?6
Lismore · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Lismore (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Lismore (NSW) suburb alone is ~3,656 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 16,516 to 13,679 over 24 years, averaging -0.8% per year.
Schools
5 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Lismore PS55.7%
- Albert Park PS 30.6%
- Lismore Hts PS 13.6%
- Lismore SPS 0.1%
Secondary
TRSC Lismore76.4%
- TRSC Richmond River 23.6%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 4.4%Predominantly detached houses (71.5%), mixed tenure (50% own or mortgage).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
13 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | ZoneResidential | 35.6% | 1.31 km² |
| E2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 21.1% | 0.78 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 14.5% | 0.53 km² |
| RE2 | ZoneRecreation | 5.5% | 0.20 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 5.0% | 0.18 km² |
| R3 | ZoneResidential | 4.8% | 0.18 km² |
| W2 | ZoneWaterway | 2.9% | 0.11 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 2.8% | 0.10 km² |
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 2.6% | 0.10 km² |
| MU1 | ZoneBusiness | 2.5% | 0.09 km² |
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 1.4% | 0.05 km² |
| E4 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.9% | 0.03 km² |
| C3 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.5% | 0.02 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.