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East Lismore

NSW 2480 • Rest of NSW

4,980
Population (2021)
$34,840
Median Income
6.54 km²
Area
29m
Elevation

About East Lismore

East Lismore is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Lismore (City) area. With a population of 4,980 and a median income of $34,840, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 6.54 km² at an elevation of 29m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that East Lismore provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

East Lismore falls under postcode 2480 and is governed by Lismore Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2480
Urban Area
Lismore - South
LGA
Lismore
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.82°, 153.29°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
6.54 km²
Elevation
29m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,430
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,985
Census 2021
4,980
▼ 0.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,196
Income 2021
$34,840
▲ 28.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,133
Born Overseas 468

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 97
  • 2. New Zealand 42
  • 3. India 33
  • 4. Philippines 28
  • 5. Germany 22
  • 6. Netherlands 20
  • 7. Scotland 14
  • 8. United States 14
  • 9. Thailand 12
  • 10. Papua New Guinea 10
  • 11. Vietnam 10
  • 12. Italy 9
  • 13. Egypt 8
  • 14. France 8
  • 15. Pakistan 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,017
Australian 1,962
Irish 738
Scottish 612
Australian Aboriginal 350
German 223
Italian 202
Dutch 53
Filipino 42
French 33

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,465
Both parents born in Australia
569
Both parents born overseas
544
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.3%
No Religion
42.7%
Buddhism
1.4%
Hinduism
0.5%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
258 (5.2%)
5-14 years
583 (11.7%)
15-19 years
339 (6.8%)
20-24 years
384 (7.7%)
25-34 years
654 (13.1%)
35-44 years
539 (10.8%)
45-54 years
574 (11.5%)
55-64 years
651 (13.1%)
65-74 years
505 (10.1%)
75-84 years
322 (6.5%)
85+ years
173 (3.5%)

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