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Lismore Heights, NSW 2480
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$690,000
market range $650K-$775K
Median Unit
$515,000
market range $475K-$550K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+7.5%
market range +2.5% to +15.0%
Investment snapshot for Lismore Heights
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Lismore Heights market and investor summary
In Lismore Heights, NSW 2480, the median house sells for around $690K, on a gross rental yield of 4.9% for houses. House prices have moved +7.5% over the past year. At 0.4% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.9% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.
Living in Lismore Heights: people, income and schools
Lismore Heights has a resident population of roughly 2,117, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 43, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 60% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $67,000 a year (about $1,290 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.3 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 24% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 20 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 11 for walkability and 3 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 2,117
- -1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $67,000/yr
- Households renting
- 31%
- Family households
- 60%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 20
- avg ICSEA 925
- Unemployment
- 4.8%
- Walk score
- 11/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Lismore Heights
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Search Lismore Heights listings →Frequently asked questions about Lismore Heights
What should I check before investing in Lismore Heights?
Lismore Heights has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.1%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +7.5% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Lismore Heights?
The median property price in Lismore Heights, NSW 2480 is $690K for houses and $515K for units.
What rental yield does Lismore Heights show?
The gross rental yield in Lismore Heights is 4.9% for houses and 5.1% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Lismore Heights?
House prices in Lismore Heights are up 7.5% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Lismore Heights?
The current vacancy rate in Lismore Heights is 0.4%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Lismore Heights?
Lismore Heights has a population of approximately 2,117 residents, with a median age of 43.
What schools are near Lismore Heights?
There are 20 schools within roughly 5km of Lismore Heights. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Lismore Heights affordable to buy in?
A median house in Lismore Heights costs about 10.3 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Lismore Heights's population growing?
The population of Lismore Heights has fallen about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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