Population
Population on the rise
In 2007, Lismore Council Area had a population of 44,668 (ABS Regional Population Growth Australia 2006-07). This represents an increase of 443 over the previous year – a growth of 1.3%.
Lismore Council Area population by sex and age group 2006, compared with population projections to 2021
Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 Census, Lismore Local Environment Study 2007 & NSW Health – North Coast Area Health Service
Lismore has a comparatively young population, with the median age being just 37 – the youngest median age in the region.
Lismore’s population continues to grow at a sustainable level with the City’s residents maintaining the highest household income for the region.
The population of Lismore is expected to rise by 21.4% in the next 15 years to 53,680 people.
Recent population growth in the Lismore region is part of the phenomenon of population shift from Sydney and Melbourne for lifestyle reasons and to take advantage of the ambient climate and natural environment.
Coastal areas, such as Ballina and Byron Bay, are becoming less affordable with more people choosing to live “one step removed from the Coast”.
Please note that population projections are illustrations of growth and change which would occur if certain assumptions about future demographic trends prevail over the projected period.