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South Lismore NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Lismore, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of South Lismore NSW is 1,775 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Lismore is $638 per week ($33,176 per year). Median rent in South Lismore is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). South Lismore has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. South Lismore has a population density of 242.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in South Lismore is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Lismore is $1,300.

There were 72 recorded offences in South Lismore in 2025-26, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (37 offences).

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South Lismore Population

residents (Census 2021)

South Lismore Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$638/wk

$33,176 per year

#6466 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

South Lismore Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (911) Female 48.9% (871)

Population Density

242.3

people per km²

1,775 people · 7.3 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,522

Family income/wk

South Lismore Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

South Lismore Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.5% 196 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.5% 255 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

South Lismore Country of Birth

Australia

97.7%

England

1.5%

Germany

0.5%

Chile

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

South Lismore Religion

No Religion

50.4%

Catholic

19.6%

Anglican

11.9%

Not stated

8.2%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Buddhism

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Lismore Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

South Lismore Languages Spoken at Home

Japan

29.2%

Afrikaans

20.8%

Australian Indigenous

12.5%

Italian

12.5%

Spanish

12.5%

Other

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

South Lismore Employment

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Employed full-time

30.9% 403 people

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Employed part-time

28.0% 365 people

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Unemployed

4.1% 54 people

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Not in labour force

36.9% 481 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

South Lismore Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.8%

Bachelor Degree

20.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Certificate I/II

3.9%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

South Lismore Occupation

Community & Personal Service

24.6%

Professionals

19.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.6%

Labourers

9.9%

Clerical & Administrative

9.9%

Managers

8.0%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

South Lismore Field of Study

Society & Culture

20.9%

Engineering

15.5%

Management & Commerce

12.5%

Health

12.3%

Education

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Creative Arts

7.3%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Information Technology

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

South Lismore Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

South Lismore Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

0.9%

$4,000+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Lismore Marital Status

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Married

24.4% 353

↔️

Separated

3.7% 54

📋

Divorced

13.4% 193

🕊️

Widowed

5.3% 77

👤

Never married

53.1% 768

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Lismore Ancestry

Australian

31.7%

English

30.1%

Irish

10.3%

Scottish

9.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.8%

German

4.4%

Other

4.2%

Italian

3.1%

Dutch

0.8%

Welsh

0.5%

French

0.5%

Maltese

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Lismore School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.6%

Secondary — Government

25.5%

Vocational Education

14.8%

Pre-school

7.6%

Secondary — Catholic

6.4%

Primary — Catholic

5.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

South Lismore Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.1% 270

✅

No need for assistance

91.9% 3,048

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

South Lismore Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.6% 196

—

Not a volunteer

85.4% 1,151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Lismore Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.4%

$300-$449/mo

1.7%

$450-$599/mo

3.5%

$600-$799/mo

6.1%

$800-$999/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

South Lismore How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.8%

Did not go to work

17.0%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Walked only

4.6%

Bicycle

1.4%

Truck

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Other

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

South Lismore Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.6%

1 vehicle

41.8%

2 vehicles

29.9%

3 vehicles

14.1%

4+ vehicles

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

South Lismore Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.6%

2 bedrooms

26.8%

3 bedrooms

51.0%

4 bedrooms

13.2%

5 bedrooms

3.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

South Lismore Population Mobility

15.3%

moved in the last year

40.4%

moved in the last 5 years

6.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Lismore Indigenous Population

7.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

253

Indigenous residents

3,084

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Lismore Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

287

Asthma

106

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

South Lismore Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

9.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.5%

$3,500+/wk

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Lismore Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

31.8%

Couple — no children

20.3%

One parent — children under 15

19.6%

Couple — no children under 15

14.4%

One parent — no children under 15

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Lismore Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 30

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Never served

97.8% 1,316

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

South Lismore Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.1% 217

—

Did not provide

83.9% 1,128

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Lismore Children Ever Born

No children

35.2%

1 child

14.1%

2 children

23.7%

3 children

18.5%

4 children

6.6%

5+ children

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

South Lismore When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

South Lismore Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.1%

5–14 hours

30.9%

15–29 hours

11.0%

30+ hours

8.4%

Did not do domestic work

29.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

South Lismore Household Size

1 person

31.9%

2 persons

30.7%

3 persons

15.1%

4 persons

14.1%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Lismore Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,400

Moved from NSW

118

Moved — same area (SA2)

100

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

South Lismore Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.2%

Step family — no other children

12.6%

Blended family — no other children

7.9%

Other couple — children only

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Lismore Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 72 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Assault

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

South Lismore Schools

schools nearby

government

976

avg ICSEA score

1,624

total students

St Carthage's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 580 students

1064

ICSEA

Living School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 313 students

1037

ICSEA

Caniaba Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 29 students

955

ICSEA

Albert Park Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 102 students

950

ICSEA

The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 494 students

950

ICSEA

Lismore South Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 106 students

898

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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South Lismore Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,252/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in South Lismore

Your weekly income

≈ $5,425/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $952/wk

Rent share 24.0%

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South Lismore vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Nords Wharf

Pop: 895 Income: $752/wk Rent: $400/wk

Rylstone

Pop: 904 Income: $579/wk Rent: $280/wk

Clunes (NSW)

Pop: 907 Income: $869/wk Rent: $500/wk

Uranquinty

Pop: 910 Income: $796/wk Rent: $300/wk

Beechwood

Pop: 914 Income: $715/wk Rent: $368/wk

Tallong

Pop: 914 Income: $689/wk Rent: $385/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Lismore

What is the population of South Lismore NSW?

The population of South Lismore NSW is 1,775 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 242.3 people per km².South Lismore is ranked #3,194 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in South Lismore?

The median personal income in South Lismore NSW is $638 per week, or $33,176 per year.The median household income is $1,252 per week.Family income is $1,522 per week.South Lismore is ranked #6,466 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in South Lismore?

Median rent in South Lismore NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Lismore ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in South Lismore?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in South 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 South Lismore?

The median age in South Lismore NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is South Lismore a good suburb to live in?

South Lismore is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,775.The median income is $638/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 13605. All dollar figures in AUD.