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Living in Lismore

Lismore had 15,654 residents in August 2021 and is a city in Australia. Median rent was A$285 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,300 in August 2021. For Lismore, the foreign population count was 2,843 in August 2021.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Lismore?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Lismore.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Lismore yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings5,767 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings5,347 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median Weekly Rent Aud285 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

18.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,843 people of 15,654 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 4.8% in March 2026. Median personal income was A$542 per week in August 2021. Median household income was A$1,081 per week in August 2021.

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Lismore is 4.8%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 1% to under 2%41–29 cities: 2% to under 3%92–323 cities: 3% to under 4%233–429 cities: 4% to under 5%294–5Lismore 4.8%18 cities: 5% to under 6%185–69 cities: 6% to under 7%96–73 cities: 7% to under 8%37–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment Full Time Count2,667 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Employment rate39.7 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median Household Income Aud Week1,081 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Median Personal Income Aud Week542 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,230 EUR/month31 Dec 2021www.abs.gov.au6Official
Unemployment rate4.8 %country median 4.4%31 Mar 2026DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 20267Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Lismore. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Workforce Australia — Public employment service

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Lismore. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent2.94 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Lismore. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) — State Language Course

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For eligible migrants, humanitarian entrants.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridfree
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Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) — Newcomer Adaptation

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For humanitarian entrants.

In Person, Hybridfree
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Lismore.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Lismore average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND30°7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Lismore average monthly precipitation, mm0459013518013515717110085894772687592138JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 30.2 · Feb 29.4 · Mar 28.1 · Apr 25.8 · May 23.1 · Jun 20.7 · Jul 20.7 · Aug 22.5 · Sep 25.5 · Oct 27 · Nov 28.5 · Dec 29.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station LISMORE AIRPORT5Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 18.8 · Feb 18.8 · Mar 17.3 · Apr 14.1 · May 10.5 · Jun 8.2 · Jul 6.5 · Aug 6.7 · Sep 9.7 · Oct 12.8 · Nov 15.5 · Dec 17.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station LISMORE AIRPORT5Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 24.5 · Feb 24.1 · Mar 22.7 · Apr 19.9 · May 16.8 · Jun 14.4 · Jul 13.6 · Aug 14.6 · Sep 17.6 · Oct 19.9 · Nov 22 · Dec 23.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station LISMORE AIRPORT5Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 134.7 · Feb 156.9 · Mar 170.9 · Apr 99.7 · May 85.1 · Jun 89.3 · Jul 46.8 · Aug 72 · Sep 68 · Oct 74.7 · Nov 92.2 · Dec 137.5 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station LISMORE AIRPORT5Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Australia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Australia cities
Bairnsdale15,684 residentsYeppoon15,525 residentsSale15,301 residentsPort Hedland15,298 residentsUlverstone15,086 residentsPort Lincoln16,307 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 88.5 km² in 2016. Population density was 326 people per km² in 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Lismore residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport81.8%Foreign residents18.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area88.54 km²1 Jul 2016Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.3Official
Foreign-resident share15.6 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official
Foreign residents2,843 people10 Aug 2021Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.2Official
Population density326 people/km²30 Jun 2021Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.4Official
Population Female7,780 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Population Male7,877 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Population15,654 people10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Population over time25 published observations, 2001–2025
Population in Lismore by year, residents13,51414,50115,48916,47620012005201120152021202516,272residents

Population rose 18.6% between 2001 and 2025, from 13,718 to 16,272.

International community in Lismore

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons15,654100.0%
Australia13,21584.4%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)1,0266.6%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total15,654100.0%
Australia13,21584.4%
Country of birth not stated1,4119.0%
England2481.6%
New Zealand1130.7%
Philippines1040.7%
Born elsewhere(d)860.5%
India560.4%
Germany550.4%
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)430.3%
Scotland230.1%
Show 32 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Thailand210.1%
Netherlands190.1%
Canada180.1%
Fiji180.1%
United States of America180.1%
Vietnam170.1%
Malta130.1%
Papua New Guinea120.1%
Iraq110.1%
Lebanon110.1%
Nepal110.1%
South Africa110.1%
Cambodia100.1%
Malaysia100.1%
Ireland90.1%
France80.1%
Indonesia80.1%
Italy80.1%
Taiwan70.0%
Wales60.0%
Zimbabwe60.0%
Greece50.0%
Iran50.0%
Sri Lanka50.0%
Korea, Republic of (South)40.0%
Brazil30.0%
Chile30.0%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)30.0%
Mauritius30.0%
Poland30.0%
Samoa30.0%
Turkey30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons15,654100.0%
Australian citizen13,41885.7%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Is Lismore a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker41%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 31–51%
Skilled employee48%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 40–56%
Student35%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 27–43%
Family44%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–53%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–66%
Foreign residents2,843 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.
Population15,654 people10 Aug 2021Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Dwellings5,767 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Employment rate39.7 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)1,230 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au
Unemployment rate4.8 %31 Mar 2026Independent source · DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad6.55 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Households5,347 households31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Labour force participation rate43.4 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median age42 years10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud1,300 AUD/month10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lismore when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Lismore?

The median gross salary is 1,230 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

What is the unemployment rate in Lismore?

The unemployment rate is 4.8 %. Source: DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026.

How many people live in Lismore?

The published population is 15,654 people. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia.

How many foreign residents live in Lismore?

2,843 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

Is Lismore a good place to live?

Lismore may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Australia live in Lismore?

The official country of birth distribution records 13,215 people (84.4%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Lismore, Australia: rent, salary, jobs, climate, population [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/au/lismore/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
  3. Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
  4. Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
  5. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station LISMORE AIRPORT WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27
  7. DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026 DEWR · dewr.gov.au · checked 2026-07-26

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