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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Lismore, NSW

66 suburbs in Lismore council area · Population ~43,642 · 19,100 dwellings · 1,288 km²

Lismore Council Average R-Score 65 / 100 — top suburb in Lismore scores 100/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Lismore100

Highest R-Score out of 66 suburbs in Lismore

Lismore council average65

Across 59 scored suburbs in Lismore

Suburb medians in Lismore range from $160,000 to $2,110,000.

3-year population movement: -1.4%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.8% of stock (~139 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (23%), Education and Training (12%), Retail Trade (12%), Accommodation and Food Services (6%).

Typical suburb median price$895,000

Across 66 suburbs in Lismore (Sept 2026) · ~267 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.8%

Median asking rent ~$655/wk · Vacancy 6.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Lismore100/100

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Lismore (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Lismore

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Lismore (New South Wales).

Is Lismore (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Lismore (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 65/100 across 66 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Lismore, the typical suburb median price is $895,000, median weekly rent is $655/wk, gross rental yield is 3.8%, and vacancy sits at 6.1%.

Which suburbs in Lismore have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Lismore (NSW) are South Lismore (100/100, median $415,000), North Woodburn (96/100, median $559,000), Blakebrook (94/100, median $270,000), Corndale (94/100, median $1,100,000), Blue Knob (93/100, median $645,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Lismore?

Across Lismore (NSW), the median suburb property price is $895,000, median asking rent is $655/wk, and median gross yield is 3.8%, with homes averaging 267 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Lismore include Corndale (11.8%), North Woodburn (8.6%), South Lismore (7.2%).

What are the demographics and size of the Lismore council area?

Lismore is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 43,642, approximately 19,100 dwellings, covering 1,288 sq km.

What are the best streets in Lismore (NSW)?

Every street across all 66 suburbs in Lismore is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.