Lismore, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Lismore VIC is 472 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lismore is $533 per week ($27,716 per year). Median rent in Lismore is $140 per week ($607 per month). Lismore has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Lismore has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lismore is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lismore is $672.

There were 65 recorded offences in Lismore in 2025-25, a rate of 138 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (19 offences).

Population
472
Census 2021
Median income
$533/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$140/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
52years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Lismore vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Lismore is $533 a week, 31% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,209th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $140 a week, $176 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 15.9% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 52, 9 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureLismoreTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$533/wk$767/wk −31%$766/wk
Household income$883/wk$1,687/wk −48%$1,637/wk
Rent$140/wk$316/wk −56%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$672/mo$1,723/mo −61%$1,733/mo
Median age5243 +9 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.9%19.1% −3.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Lismore, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Lismore Population

472 residents at the 2021 Census.

Lismore Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$533/wk
$27,716 per year
Ranked 7,898 of 14,663
Median Rent
$140/wk
$607 per month
Ranked 8,391 of 14,663
Median Age
52years
14 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$672/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Lismore Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $883/wk
Median rent $140/wk
Rent to income 15.9%

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

Median rent in Lismore against your income

About $3,826 a month
Median rent $140/wk
Left after rent $743/wk
Rent share 15.9%

Lismore Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
957
avg ICSEA score
26
total students
Lismore Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 26 students
957
ICSEA

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

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Lismore Map

Lismore, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Lismore, Victoria: 37.9581°S, 143.3533°E

Lismore Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Lismore

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (245) Female 48.4% (230)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
472 people · 243.8 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,452
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.7%
New Zealand
1.7%
Malta
1.3%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
0.8%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
45.8%
English
39.4%
Scottish
13.3%
Irish
10.8%
Australian Aboriginal
3.8%
Italian
1.9%
German
1.7%
Maltese
1.7%
Croatian
1.5%
Hungarian
1.3%
New Zealander
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
50.8%
Catholic
14.6%
Not stated
11.4%
Anglican
8.3%
Uniting Church
5.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.8%
Christian (other)
1.1%
SB OSB NRA SB
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
37.4% 152
Separated
7.1% 29
Divorced
14.8% 60
Widowed
7.6% 31
Never married
33.0% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
39.5%
Couple: children under 15
36.9%
Couple: no children under 15
14.3%
One parent: children under 15
5.7%
One parent: no children under 15
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
43.9%
2 persons
35.8%
3 persons
6.6%
4 persons
9.0%
5 persons
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Lismore

Housing Tenure

Of the 218 occupied private dwellings in Lismore at the 2021 Census, 16.1% were rented, 42.2% owned outright and 28.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
6.0% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
42.2% 92 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.9% 63 dwellings
Rented
16.1% 35 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.7% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.0%
2 bedrooms
20.4%
3 bedrooms
52.6%
4 bedrooms
13.3%
5 bedrooms
4.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
19.4%
$300-$449/mo
4.8%
$450-$599/mo
14.5%
$600-$799/mo
21.0%
$800-$999/mo
21.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
4.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.3%
1 vehicle
36.4%
2 vehicles
30.6%
3 vehicles
14.1%
4+ vehicles
12.6%

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

Work, income and education in Lismore

Employment

Employed full-time
28.4% 101 people
Employed part-time
23.9% 85 people
Unemployed
4.5% 16 people
Not in labour force
43.3% 154 people

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

Occupation

Managers
24.1%
Labourers
17.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.9%
Professionals
12.0%
Community & Personal Service
9.3%
Clerical & Administrative
9.3%
Sales Workers
7.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
12.2%
$500-$649/wk
8.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.1%
$4,000+/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.9%
$1-$149/wk
2.8%
$150-$299/wk
10.2%
$300-$399/wk
8.1%
$400-$499/wk
9.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.9%
Did not go to work
13.1%
Walked only
12.4%
Truck
2.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.4%
Bachelor Degree
29.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.8%
Postgraduate Degree
4.5%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
24.0%
Management & Commerce
15.6%
Engineering
12.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.5%
Education
11.5%
Society & Culture
10.4%
Health
7.3%
Architecture & Building
4.2%
Creative Arts
3.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.3%
Primary: Catholic
17.5%
Secondary: Catholic
15.9%
Pre-school
12.7%
Secondary: Government
12.7%
Vocational Education
7.9%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
82.0%
Has need for assistance
10.2%
Need for assistance not stated
9.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
72
Lung condition
25
Diabetes
24
Asthma
23
Arthritis
14
Heart disease
14
Stroke
12
Kidney disease
10
Cancer
9
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.4% 55
Did not provide
84.6% 303

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.2% 83
Not a volunteer
76.8% 275

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
6.9% 25
Never served
93.1% 339

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.9%
1 child
4.9%
2 children
27.5%
3 children
23.2%
4 children
15.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1961: 1970
10
1971: 1980
4
1981: 1990
10
1991: 2000
5
2001: 2010
5
2011: 2015
3

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

Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
38.5%
moved in the last 5 years
6.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
370
Moved from VIC
31
Moved: same area (SA2)
12
Moved from NSW
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5: 14 hours
24.4%
15: 29 hours
13.3%
30+ hours
14.1%
Did not do domestic work
26.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.2%
Step family: no other children
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Lismore Crime Statistics

65 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
19
Break & Enter
14
Assault
12
Property Damage
8
Justice Procedures
6
Weapons
3
Public Order
3

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lismore

What is the population of Lismore VIC?

The population of Lismore VIC is 472 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km². Lismore is ranked #5,117 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lismore?

The median personal income in Lismore VIC is $533 per week, or $27,716 per year. The median household income is $883 per week. Family income is $1,452 per week. Lismore is ranked #7,898 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lismore?

Median rent in Lismore VIC is $140 per week ($607 per month). Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Lismore ranks #8,391 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lismore?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lismore VIC is $672. 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 VIC is 52 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 Victoria with a population of 472. The median income is $533/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% 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: 21516. All dollar figures in AUD.