Ballina Shire Council
Lennox Head
Lennox Head at a glance
Median house
$1,475,000
+5.6% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
40
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
7,687
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Lennox Head.
Lennox Head is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,475,000
+5.6% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$580/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$1,475,000
+5.6% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
40
Average days to sell
7,687
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.52%
Based on $1,475,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20269.52%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+5.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202640 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +5.6%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+31%
2026
$1.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
7,687
Median age
42
Family households
76%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
213
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lennox Head.
Local schools for Lennox Head
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lennox Head Public School
Southern Cross Public School
Southern Cross School of Distance Education
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lennox Head.
- What is the median house price in Lennox Head?
- The median house price in Lennox Head, NSW 2478 is $1,475,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +5.6%.
- What is the Lennox Head postcode?
- Lennox Head is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lennox Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $580.
- What schools are in Lennox Head?
- There are 13 schools serving Lennox Head on this page, including Lennox Head Public School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Xavier Catholic College Ballina.
- How walkable is Lennox Head?
- Lennox Head has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lennox Head?
- Lennox Head is close to Skennars Head, Ballina Dc, Ballina, Kinvara, East Ballina.
- What is the population of Lennox Head?
- Lennox Head has approximately 7,687 residents. The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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