Lismore, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lismore, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
| Locality | Lismore |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lismore City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.80675 |
| Longitude | 153.28564 |
| Population | 3,924 |
| Density | 1003.6 /km² |
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 2480 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 596 km north-northeast |
Lismore is a locality in the Lismore City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,924. The locality covers an area of 3.9 km², giving a population density of about 1003.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 596 km north-northeast of Sydney. Lismore is located at 28.8068°S, 153.2856°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2480. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lismore rests in a fertile valley, cradled by rolling hills that spill down towards the broad, patient waters of the Wilsons River. It lies 82.5 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 187°T), and is situated 4.2 km north-west of Goonellabah. The air here often carries the damp, sweet scent of rich earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding agricultural bounty. Verdant pastures stretch out, interspersed with pockets of dense forest clinging to the slopes, their leafy canopies a deep, reassuring green against the often bright, expansive sky. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a honeyed quality, softening the edges of the landscape and casting long, gentle shadows that whisper of the day's slow passage. The very character of Lismore seems to be drawn from this generous, life-giving landscape.
Historically, Lismore was a vital hub for the dairy industry, its prosperity built on the creamy gold produced by cows grazing on those very same verdant pastures. This legacy is still palpable in the town's architecture, with many of its older buildings reflecting a solid, dependable past. The Wilsons River, a constant presence, was once the main artery for transporting goods and people, its banks lined with wharves that buzzed with activity. Today, while the dairy herds still dot the countryside, the local economy has diversified, embracing education with its prominent university campus and a growing arts scene that adds a vibrant splash of colour to the town’s character. The annual Lismore Show remains a significant event, a time when the community comes together to celebrate its rural heritage and its enduring spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lismore, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lismore, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lismore includes the postcode (2480), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lismore City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lismore is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |