South Lismore NSW 2480 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
South Lismore is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2480). The median sale price is $400k (+74% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $550/week, a gross rental yield of about 7.2%. It has a population of about 1,775 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $432,500 |
| 2022 | $183,500 |
| 2023 | $245,000 |
| 2024 | $305,000 |
| 2025 | $380,000 |
| 2026 | $400,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $370 |
| 2-bedroom | $440 |
| 3-bedroom | $600 |
| 4+ bed | $700 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (91% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 1,775
- Median age: 39
- Median weekly household income: $1,252
- Average household size: 2.4
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 858 · 6th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 867 · 7th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in South Lismore
- Lismore South Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Lismore Historic Railway Station (train), about 1.5 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in South Lismore?
The median sale price in South Lismore NSW 2480 is $400,000, up 74% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in South Lismore?
The median weekly rent in South Lismore (postcode 2480) is $550 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in South Lismore?
The estimated gross rental yield in South Lismore is about 7.2%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in South Lismore?
Schools located in South Lismore include Lismore South Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Caniaba 2480
- East Lismore 2480
- Lismore 2480
- North Lismore 2480
- Girards Hill 2480
- Lismore Heights 2480
- Goonellabah 2480
- Goolmangar 2480
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.