Lismore, Regional administrative center in Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia
The Lismore City Council manages an area of 1,290 square kilometers, serving as a vital administrative hub for 44,334 residents in the Northern Rivers region.
Established as a municipality in 1879, Lismore transformed from a logging settlement into a substantial regional center, receiving city status in September 1946.
The population includes 5.9 percent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with 81.7 percent of residents born in Australia maintaining strong local traditions.
The council provides waste management services through a voucher program, allowing residents to dispose of unwanted items at local facilities without charge.
The Northern Rivers Rail Trail section from Lismore to Bentley launches in December 2024, creating new recreational opportunities for the community.
Location: City of Lismore
Location: South Lismore
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
Website: http://www.lismore.nsw.gov.au
Part of: Northern Rivers
Shares border with: North Lismore, Girards Hill, Lismore Heights, East Lismore, South Lismore, Goonellabah
Website: http://lismore.nsw.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -28.80667,153.28583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
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