Lismore - North vs Lismore - Surrounds

Lismore - North and Lismore - Surrounds are nearby areas with very different layouts. Lismore - North is somewhat walkable, with 81.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 61% near health services. In contrast, Lismore - Surrounds is car-dependent, where only 5.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services. This gap extends to other basics; 55.1% of Lismore - North homes are near groceries, compared to just 10.6% in Lismore - Surrounds.

Everyday life shares some similarities across both areas, such as the typical age of First Nations residents, who are 24 in both places. First Nations personal incomes are also similar, though some differences remain. For example, 10.4% of people in Lismore - North speak a First Nations language, which is well higher than the 4.4% in Lismore - Surrounds. Meanwhile, Year 12 completion for First Nations people is well higher in Lismore - Surrounds at 41.1%.