This page provides an overview of land values in each local government area. Select a valuing year and local government area and click 'Go' to continue.

General overview

Land values in Lismore local government area increased moderately between 2017 and 2018. This trend was consistently reflected in the residential and rural sectors.

Commercial land values increased slightly and industrial land values remained steady.

Land value trends

Property zone 01 Jul 2017 01 Jul 2018 % change
Residential $1,927,997,981 $2,108,178,881  9.4%
Commercial $185,865,118 $194,101,631  4.4%
Industrial $91,367,070 $92,321,450  1.0%
Rural $1,485,291,210 $1,625,103,800  9.4%
Other $70,193,740 $72,730,300  3.6%
Total $3,760,715,119 $4,092,436,062  8.8%

Number of properties by zone

Total number of properties: 18,227

 Residential land values

Residential overview

Residential land values increased moderately, due to demand for more affordable properties than in coastal areas. This occurred in Lismore and
villages throughout the local government area.

Properties in the Lismore basin showed the greatest increase, recovering from the March 2017 flood.


Median land values and sale prices


The above chart shows movement in the property market and land values over a five year period. In areas where there are a low number of sales, median sale prices may not accurately reflect the property market. Land values may not always move directly in line with sale prices due to the influence of other factors, such as building costs.

Typical residential land values

Address 01 Jul 2017 01 Jul 2018 % change
Gardenia Cres, Caniaba $145,000 $160,000  10.3%
Main St, Clunes $185,000 $200,000  8.1%
Dalley St, East Lismore $150,000 $164,000  9.3%
Military Rd, East Lismore $124,000 $130,000  4.8%
Alison Ave, Goonellabah $115,000 $130,000  13.0%
Ashgrove Dr, Goonellabah $155,000 $170,000  9.7%
Dudley Dr, Goonellabah $165,000 $180,000  9.1%
Duke St, Goonellabah $110,000 $125,000  13.6%
Greenhills Dr, Goonellabah $150,000 $165,000  10.0%
Greenhills Dr, Goonellabah $210,000 $220,000  4.8%
Holmesleigh Dr, Goonellabah $150,000 $165,000  10.0%
Mcdermott Ave, Goonellabah $240,000 $250,000  4.2%
Sunset Dr, Goonellabah $135,000 $150,000  11.1%
Dawson St, Lismore $363,000 $370,000  1.9%
Ewing St, Lismore $190,000 $200,000  5.3%
Magellan St, Lismore $115,000 $130,000  13.0%
Mckenzie St, Lismore $125,000 $150,000  20.0%
Millar St, Lismore Heights $15,000 $16,500  10.0%
Robrown Dr, Lismore Heights $140,000 $155,000  10.7%
Dunromin Dr, Modanville $250,000 $262,000  4.8%
Silky Oak Dr, Nimbin $200,000 $225,000  12.5%
Thorburn St, Nimbin $150,000 $165,000  10.0%
Pine St, North Lismore $100,000 $110,000  10.0%
Bank St, North Woodburn $150,000 $165,000  10.0%
Crown St, South Lismore $110,000 $120,000  9.1%
Bridge St, Wyrallah $145,000 $160,000  10.3%

Commercial overview

Commercial land values showed a slight increase compared with higher demand in adjoining coastal areas. The market is still recovering from the March 2017 flood with many businesses not recommencing operations until late in 2017.


Typical commercial land values

Address 01 Jul 2017 01 Jul 2018 % change
Wyrallah Rd, East Lismore $152,000 $160,000  5.3%
Brewster St, Lismore $130,000 $134,000  3.1%
Magellan St, Lismore $170,000 $175,000  2.9%
Woodlark St, Lismore $170,000 $175,000  2.9%
Woodlark St, Lismore $1,230,000 $1,300,000  5.7%
Union St, South Lismore $85,400 $90,000  5.4%
Union St, South Lismore $178,000 $185,000  3.9%

Industrial overview

Overall, industrial land values have remained steady between 2017 and 2018 in the localities of Lismore and Goonellabah with well balanced supply and demand.

Light industrial land in Lismore has shown a moderate increase in land values and demand following the 2017 flood event in Lismore.


Typical industrial land values

Address 01 Jul 2017 01 Jul 2018 % change
Junction St, East Lismore $110,000 $115,000  4.6%
Holland St, Goonellabah $170,000 $170,000  0.0%
Habib Dr, South Lismore $160,000 $160,000  0.0%

Rural overview

Rural land values showed a moderate increase between 2017 and 2018. Proximity to Brisbane and relative affordability compared with the Byron market, have influenced an increased demand for smaller home sites, hobby farms and farming land.


Typical rural land values

Address 01 Jul 2017 01 Jul 2018 % change
Arthur Rd, Corndale $375,000 $412,000  9.9%
Corndale Rd, Corndale $565,000 $620,000  9.7%
Nimbin Rd, Goolmangar $200,000 $220,000  10.0%
Leycester Rd, Leycester $265,000 $290,000  9.4%
Alphadale Rd, Lindendale $310,000 $340,000  9.7%
Lindendale Rd, Lindendale $625,000 $660,000  5.6%
Cook Rd, Marom Creek $453,000 $500,000  10.4%
River Bank Rd, Monaltrie $475,000 $520,000  9.5%
Blade Rd, Nimbin $325,000 $355,000  9.2%
Wotherspoon St, North Lismore $90,000 $94,000  4.4%
Duncan Rd, Numulgi $275,000 $300,000  9.1%
Humpty Back Rd, Pearces Creek $28,000 $30,000  7.1%
Parrots Nest Rd, South Gundurimba $220,000 $240,000  9.1%
Terania Creek Rd, Terania Creek $284,000 $320,000  12.7%
Grennan Rd, Tregeagle $395,000 $430,000  8.9%