Lismore vs Oberon
Property investment comparison - Lismore, NSW 2480 vs Oberon, NSW 2787
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Lismore wins 4, Oberon wins 0. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Lismore | Oberon |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $560K | $560K |
| Median unit price | $385K | $445K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 5.30% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 5.40% | 4.70% |
| 1-year house growth | +14.1%estimate | +5.0% |
| 3-year house growth | - | +13.4% |
| Vacancy rate | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Population | 3,656 | 3,319 |
Lismore vs Oberon: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $560K in Lismore and $560K in Oberon.
For units, Lismore sits at a median of $385K against $445K in Oberon, which makes Lismore the more affordable unit market and Oberon the pricier one.
Over the past year house prices moved +14.1% in Lismore (an estimate) and +5.0% in Oberon, so recent momentum favours Lismore, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 0.3% in Lismore and 1.5% in Oberon, so landlords in Lismore face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Lismore is the bigger suburb, with a population of 3,656 against 3,319, larger than Oberon; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Lismore for recent price momentum, Lismore for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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