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Lismore NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lismore, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Lismore NSW is 3,656 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lismore is $598 per week ($31,096 per year). Median rent in Lismore is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Lismore has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Lismore has a population density of 994.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Lismore is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lismore is $1,300.
There were 511 recorded offences in Lismore in 2025-26, a rate of 140 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (168 offences).
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Lismore Population
Lismore Median Income & Rent
Lismore Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Lismore Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lismore Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lismore Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lismore Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lismore Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Lismore Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Lismore Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lismore Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lismore Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lismore Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Lismore Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lismore Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Lismore Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lismore Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lismore School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lismore Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lismore Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lismore Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Lismore How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lismore Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lismore Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lismore Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lismore Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lismore Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lismore Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lismore Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lismore Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Lismore Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lismore Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Lismore When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Lismore Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lismore Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lismore Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lismore Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Lismore Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 511 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Lismore Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lismore
What is the population of Lismore NSW?
The population of Lismore NSW is 3,656 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 994.7 people per km².Lismore is ranked #2,067 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Lismore?
The median personal income in Lismore NSW is $598 per week, or $31,096 per year.The median household income is $1,035 per week.Family income is $1,465 per week.Lismore is ranked #7,124 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Lismore?
Median rent in Lismore NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 27.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Lismore ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Lismore?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lismore NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Lismore?
The median age in Lismore NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Lismore a good suburb to live in?
Lismore is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,656.The median income is $598/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12353. All dollar figures in AUD.