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South Lismore, NSW 2480
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$405,000
market range $375K-$450K
Median Unit
$605,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
6.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+16.7%
market range +7.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for South Lismore
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South Lismore market and investor summary
South Lismore (NSW 2480) runs a median house price of $405K, with houses yielding a gross 6.8%. House prices have moved +16.7% over the past year and +61.5% over three years. At 0.6% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 6.8% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Houses also take time to sell, around 63 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in South Lismore: people, income and schools
About 1,775 people live in South Lismore, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 39, broadly working-age, and families account for 61% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $65,000 a year, or roughly $1,250 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 about 6.2 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 24% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 16 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 2 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 1,775
- -1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $65,000/yr
- Households renting
- 32%
- Family households
- 61%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 16
- avg ICSEA 927
- Unemployment
- 4.8%
- Walk score
- 2/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in South Lismore
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Search South Lismore listings →Frequently asked questions about South Lismore
What should I check before investing in South Lismore?
South Lismore has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong house gross rental yield of 6.8%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +16.7% in the past year shows strong 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 South Lismore?
The median property price in South Lismore, NSW 2480 is $405K for houses.
What rental yield does South Lismore show?
The gross rental yield in South Lismore is 6.8% for houses and 5.0% 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 South Lismore?
House prices in South Lismore are up 16.7% over the past year and up 61.5% over three years. 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 South Lismore?
The current vacancy rate in South Lismore is 0.6%. 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 South Lismore?
South Lismore has a population of approximately 1,775 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near South Lismore?
There are 16 schools within roughly 5km of South Lismore. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is South Lismore affordable to buy in?
A median house in South Lismore costs about 6.2 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). 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 South Lismore's population growing?
The population of South Lismore 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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