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Where is Lismore, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Lismore is located in northeastern New South Wales, about 200 kilometres south of Brisbane and 46 kilometres inland from Byron Bay. It lies between the subtropical hinterland valleys of the Northern Rivers region and the surrounding rainforest-covered hills. It is famous for its creative arts community, rich cultural diversity, and its role as a regional hub for the Northern Rivers.

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Facts about Lismore, Australia

Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	Northern Rivers
Location	At the junction of the Wilsons River and Leycester Creek, inland from Byron Bay
Coordinates	28.81° S, 153.28° E
Local Government Area	Lismore City Council
Founded	1850s
Original Name	Lismore (named after Lismore in Ireland)
Elevation	~12 m
Population	Approx. 28,000 (urban area)
Area	Approx. 1,290 sq km (LGA)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	2480
Major Waterways	Wilsons River, Leycester Creek
Top Attractions	Lismore Regional Gallery, Crystal Castle (nearby), Rocky Creek Dam, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, Nimbin (nearby).
Demonym	Lismore residents
Main Industries	Education, agriculture, healthcare, arts, tourism
Nearest Airport	Lismore Airport (LSY) / Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)
Website	https://www.lismore.nsw.gov.au

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