South Lismore flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of South Lismore (Lismore, NSW) - 8.63 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
8.63 km² - this suburb is relatively unconstrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to South Lismore's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address.
South Lismore at a glance
How South Lismore is zoned
Buying in South Lismore? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 8.63 km², South Lismore is relatively unconstrained by planning overlays. Flood mapping covers the suburb and none of it falls within a mapped flood overlay, and 8% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 17 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 809 m² across 1,269 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.
Who lives in South Lismore
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the South Lismore suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 858, and decile 1 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of South Lismore's 1,775 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Lismore, the wider ABS statistical area containing South Lismore. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than South Lismore itself.
16,516 in 2001 to 13,679 in 2025, down 17%.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.
South Lismore data sources and coverage
Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific South Lismore address
See exactly which overlays touch a single property - the interactive map is free. Need it on paper? A full planning PDF is just $9.
See what's in the $9 report →South Lismore planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of South Lismore?
The schematic on this page is a South Lismore flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any South Lismore address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is South Lismore flood-prone?
Flood mapping covers South Lismore and none of the suburb falls within a mapped flood overlay. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is South Lismore bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 8% of South Lismore is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Lismore average of 33%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in South Lismore?
The dominant planning zone in South Lismore is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes General Industrial and Infrastructure. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does South Lismore have heritage-listed places?
South Lismore has 17 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.
What is the typical lot size in South Lismore?
Across 1,269 surveyed parcels in South Lismore, the median lot size is about 809 m². There are also 9 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.
Does South Lismore have a train station?
Yes - South Lismore has 1 train station: Lismore Station. It is also served by 29 bus stops.
What is the population of South Lismore?
At the 2021 Census South Lismore had 1,775 usual residents, with a median age of 39 and an average household size of 2.4 people. The wider Lismore statistical area, which contains South Lismore, went from 16,516 people in 2001 to 13,679 in 2025, down 17%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than South Lismore alone.
Is South Lismore an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), South Lismore scores 858 and sits in decile 1 of 10 nationally and decile 1 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.
What is the median household income in South Lismore?
Median household income in South Lismore was $1,252 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,458 for the typical suburb in Lismore. Median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a South Lismore property?
A South Lismore planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girards Hill | 2.1 km | 0% | 22% |
| Loftville | 2.6 km | 0% | 8% |
| Lismore | 2.9 km | 0% | 22% |
| East Lismore | 3.1 km | 0% | 33% |
| North Lismore | 3.4 km | 0% | 17% |
| Tuncester | 3.8 km | 0% | 4% |
| Booerie Creek | 4.1 km | 0% | 17% |
| Lismore Heights | 4.3 km | 0% | 22% |
| Caniaba | 4.6 km | 0% | 23% |
| Howards Grass | 5.0 km | 0% | 10% |