Lismore

VIC 3324 • Victoria

472
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
243.78 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Lismore

Lismore is a small rural locality in the Corangamite Shire of western Victoria, situated approximately 35 kilometres north-east of Camperdown and 15 kilometres south of Skipton. This Lismore — distinct from the larger city of the same name in New South Wales — is a tiny pastoral village set amid the volcanic plains and rolling farmland of south-west Victoria. The surrounding district is productive grazing country, historically important for wool, beef, and dairy farming in the region.

The character of Lismore VIC is deeply rural, with a small close-knit community connected by farming, local footy, and country life. The locality is close to the Princes Highway corridor and well-positioned within reach of both Camperdown and Skipton for essential services. Nearby Corangamite Lake, one of Australia's most saline lakes, and the volcanic crater lakes of the Western District offer natural attractions for visitors. Hamilton and Ballarat are the nearest larger regional centres, both within roughly an hour's drive, providing a wider range of retail, healthcare, and education options.

Lismore falls under postcode 3324 and is governed by the Corangamite Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3324
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.94°, 143.38°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
243.78 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Lismore for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$210K
3 sales · YoY n/a

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3324

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3324 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$49,762
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,124

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3324; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
210 km
By Train
No local train; drive to Camperdown (~35 km) for limited coach connections
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 20 min - 2 hr 40 min via Western Freeway or Princes Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs

🛣️ Car essential; Camperdown (~35 km) and Skipton (~15 km) are the nearest service towns

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural village with very limited services; private vehicle essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
472
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Corangamite Local Government Area, which contains Lismore. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.8 / 100k
Motor vehicle theft
209.1 / 100k
Non-FV assault
164.7 / 100k
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
Steal from vehicle
253.4 / 100k

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lismore VIC located? +

Lismore is a small rural locality in western Victoria's Corangamite Shire, approximately 35 km north-east of Camperdown and 15 km south of Skipton.

Is Lismore VIC the same as Lismore NSW? +

No — Lismore VIC (postcode 3324) is a small rural locality in western Victoria, entirely separate from the much larger city of Lismore in northern NSW (postcode 2480).

What is the nearest town to Lismore VIC? +

Skipton is the closest town at around 15 km, while Camperdown provides a broader range of services about 35 km away. Hamilton and Ballarat are within about an hour's drive.

What is the landscape like around Lismore VIC? +

Lismore VIC sits on the volcanic plains of south-west Victoria, characterised by flat to gently rolling pastoral land, basalt soils, and the spectacular crater lakes and wetlands of the Western District.

What is the median house price in Lismore? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $210,000. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

Is Lismore a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lismore is part of the Corangamite LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Lismore? +

Lismore had a population of 472 at the 2021 Census.