Girards Hill
NSW 2480 • Rest of NSW
About Girards Hill
Girards Hill is a small inner suburb of Lismore in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, located immediately south of the Lismore CBD. With a population of 1,318 at the 2021 census and a median age of 47, it covers just 0.73 square kilometres at 44 metres elevation. The suburb sits on a hill above the Lismore flood plain, offering elevated views and relative protection from the Wilson River flooding that periodically impacts lower-lying parts of Lismore.
Girards Hill offers a leafy, established residential lifestyle within walking distance of Lismore's CBD, Southern Cross University, and the Lismore Base Hospital. The suburb features a mix of heritage Queenslander homes and modern residences on tree-lined streets. It attracts professionals, academics, and downsizers drawn to the walkable inner-city living, relatively affordable housing, and the vibrant cultural scene of the Northern Rivers region.
Girards Hill falls under postcode 2480 and is governed by Lismore Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Northern Rivers Buslines — Lismore CBD / Transit Centre 5 min
- Northern Rivers Buslines — Byron Bay / Ballina 10 min to transit centre
Commute to Lismore CBD
🛣️ Walking distance to Lismore CBD. Byron Bay is 45 min. Ballina airport is 35 min.
Excellent walkability to Lismore CBD, university, hospital, and shops. One of the most walkable suburbs in the Northern Rivers.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bexhill Public School ICSEA 9956628 4223 12 Withers St
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Blakebrook Public School ICSEA 9426629 3263 417 Rosehill Rd
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Clunes Public School ICSEA 10566629 1278 Walker St
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Coffee Camp Public School ICSEA 9646689 9259 1846 Nimbin Rd
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Corndale Public School ICSEA 9980480 440 546 647 Corndale Rd
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Dunoon Public School ICSEA 10376689 5208 James St
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Albert Park Public School ICSEA 9506621 3259 344 Keen Street
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Eltham Public School ICSEA 10756629 1321 Boatharbour Rd
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Eureka Public School ICSEA 10846688 4272 Lismore-Brunswick River Rd
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Nimbin Rd
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17 Blue Hills Avenue
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Goonellabah Public School ICSEA 8476624 1444 595 Ballina Road
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Kadina High School ICSEA 884Kadina St
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Jiggi Public School ICSEA 10106688 8221 1093 Jiggi Road
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Larnook Public School ICSEA 8866688 0133 1282 Cawongla Road
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Lismore Heights Public School ICSEA 9736624 3344 195 High St
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Caniaba Public School ICSEA 955387 Caniaba Rd
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Goonengerry Rd
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Girards Hill, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Girards Hill by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Girards Hill Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Girards Hill" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 32
- 2. New Zealand 28
- 3. India 14
- 4. Germany 9
- 5. Nepal 9
- 6. Philippines 6
- 7. Canada 4
- 8. Japan 4
- 9. Scotland 4
- 10. Indonesia 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)