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North Lismore, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

North Lismore is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 783. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
783 Population 1/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$21,463 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$21,463 median income, 7.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population783
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,463
Per Capita$21,463
Unemployment7.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership74.7%
Housing Units313

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population783
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-28.7888°, 153.2804°
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$21,463
Median Age42.0 years

About North Lismore

North Lismore is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 783. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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.

North Lismore has a population of 783 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 570.0 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

783
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
570.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

North Lismore vs Australia Average

The median household income in North Lismore is $21,463, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,463 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $413, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 74 business establishments.

Income: North Lismore vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,463
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,463
Avg Weekly Wage$413

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in North Lismore is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 74.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 313 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.7%
Owner-Occupied74.7%
Renter-Occupied25.3%
Housing Units313

Property Tax

Climate in North Lismore

North Lismore 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
North Lismore 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 26 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area570.0 sq mi (1,476.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-28.7888°N, 153.2804°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

North Lismore 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 North Lismore

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Rivers Secondary College - Richmond River High Campus
Blakebrook Primary School
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Radio Stations near North Lismore

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 North Lismore

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bangalow Historical Society
Brunswick Valley Historical Society
Casino Historical Museum
Crawford House
Crawford House Museum
Former North Casino Railway Station Museum
Northern Rivers Miltary Museum
Northern Rivers Miltary Museum
Richmond River Historical Society
Richmond River Historical Society Museum

Libraries in North Lismore

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

Farmers Markets in North Lismore

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bangalow Markets

Theme Parks in North Lismore

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lismore Show

Gas Stations in North Lismore

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #355554494

Breweries in North Lismore

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Common People Brewing Co.

Airports Near North Lismore

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

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 North Lismore

What is the population of North Lismore?

North Lismore has a population of 783 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 570.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is North Lismore expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,463, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in North Lismore?

North Lismore 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 North Lismore?

The unemployment rate in North Lismore is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $413. There are 74 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in North Lismore?

The median home value in North Lismore is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 74.7%.

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