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Lismore Heights, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Lismore Heights is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,105. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,105 Population 4/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$25,080 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,080 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$190,400 home value, $952/mo rent

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About Lismore Heights

Lismore Heights is a locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. In 2021 census, Lismore Heights had a population of 2,117 people reflecting a decrease of 76 from the 2,193 counted in the 2016 census.

People

Population2,105
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,080
Per Capita$25,080
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$190,400
Rent$952
Ownership68.7%
Housing Units842

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population2,105
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates-28.8010°, 153.3005°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,080
Median Age43.0 years

About Lismore Heights

Lismore Heights is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,105. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Lismore Heights has a population of 2,105 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 570.0 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,105
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
570.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Lismore Heights vs Australia Average

The median household income in Lismore Heights is $25,080, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,080 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $482, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 200 business establishments.

Income: Lismore Heights vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,080
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,080
Avg Weekly Wage$482

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)200

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lismore Heights is $190,400, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $952 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 68.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 842 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$190,400
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$952
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.7%
Owner-Occupied68.7%
Renter-Occupied31.3%
Housing Units842

Property Tax

Climate in Lismore Heights

Lismore Heights has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.4°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1409 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.2° 199.8
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 19.3° / 29.1° 149.6
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 17.9° / 27.3° 161.8
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.3° 139.3
May 17°C / 63°F 11.8° / 22.3° 92.2
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 10.3° / 20.1° 125.8
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 9.1° / 20° 55.7
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 9.7° / 22.1° 80.1
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.8° 51.9
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 14.5° / 26.7° 82.6
Nov 22.3°C / 72°F 16.9° / 27.7° 129.0
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 18.3° / 28.6° 141.5
Lismore Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area570.0 sq mi (1,476.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-28.8010°N, 153.3005°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.57"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
February 75°F (24°C) 7.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 7.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Coldest
July 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
August 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
November 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in

Lismore Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in June to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.9") and August the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Lismore Heights

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Johns College Woodlawn
Lismore Heights Public School
Vistara Primary School
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Radio Stations near Lismore Heights

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
River 94.9 AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Newsradio AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM 95.3 commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Smooth-Relax relax, smooth AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC North Coast AAC 94 kbps
2NCR - River FM AAC 88 kbps
Rim FM 100.1 community MP3 64 kbps
NimFM alternative, talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lismore Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bangalow Historical Society
Brunswick Valley Historical Society
Crawford House
Crawford House Museum
Richmond River Historical Society
Richmond River Historical Society Museum

Libraries in Lismore Heights

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alstonville Library0.0
Coraki Library0.0
Goonellabah Library0.0
Lismore Library0.0
Mullumbimby Library0.0
Richmond Tweed Regional Library0.0
SCU Learning Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Lismore Heights

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bangalow Markets

Dentists in Lismore Heights

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maven Dental

Breweries in Lismore Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Common People Brewing Co.

Airports Near Lismore Heights

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
Baryulgil AirstripSmall Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Palmers Island/Yamba AirportSmall Airport
Tyagarah AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lismore Heights

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lismore Heights LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lismore Heights

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lismore Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lismore Heights

What is the population of Lismore Heights?

Lismore Heights has a population of 2,105 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 570.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Lismore Heights expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,080, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $190,400 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $952 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lismore Heights?

Lismore Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

How is the job market in Lismore Heights?

Lismore Heights has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $482. There are 200 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lismore Heights?

The median home value in Lismore Heights is $190,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $952. The homeownership rate is 68.7%.

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