Lismore Heights, 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 Heights, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
| Locality | Lismore Heights |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lismore City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.80438 |
| Longitude | 153.30024 |
| Population | 2,105 |
| Density | 1169.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 76 m |
| Postcode | 2480 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 597 km north-northeast |
Lismore Heights is a locality in the Lismore City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,105. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 1169.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 76 m above sea level. It lies approximately 597 km north-northeast of Sydney. Lismore Heights is located at 28.8044°S, 153.3002°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2480. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lismore Heights unfurls across undulating terrain, a verdant tapestry where the rich basalt soils of the Northern Rivers region meet the sky. It lies 82.1 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 186°T), and is situated 3.4 km north-west of Goonellabah. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of emerald pastures and denser patches of native bushland, define the immediate landscape, their slopes catching the morning sun in a gentle, golden wash. The air here often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit from nearby orchards, mingling with the damp earthiness that rises after a summer shower. Far below, the broader sweep of the Richmond River catchment hints at the ancient riverbeds that have shaped this country over millennia, a subtle reminder of the water's enduring power.
The history of Lismore Heights is intrinsically linked to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding floodplains, a legacy built upon the fertile ground that has sustained generations. Dairy farming once dominated, with milking sheds and lush paddocks a common sight, a testament to the region's enduring connection to the land. While many of these larger operations have transitioned, the spirit of agriculture persists, now often expressed through smaller-scale horticulture and diverse market gardens that supply local greengrocers and bustling weekend markets. The distinctive silhouette of the iconic Lismore City Hall, though not strictly within Lismore Heights, often serves as a visual anchor for the broader district, a landmark that speaks to the region's civic pride and its enduring sense of place. The steady hum of everyday life in Lismore Heights is a quiet melody, a blend of the agricultural past and a present that continues to draw strength from its fertile roots.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lismore Heights, 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 Heights, in the Lismore City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lismore Heights 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 Heights 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. |