Lennox Head at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
7,687
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Lennox Head.
The postcode for Lennox Head is 2478 (NSW).
Lennox Head (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Lennox Head has roughly 7,687 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lennox Head scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lennox Head's population at 7,687, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,687
Median age
42
Family households
76%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
7,687
Median age: 42
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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
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Government School Catchment
Lennox Head Public School
Southern Cross Public School
Southern Cross School of Distance Education
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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 Lennox Head postcode?
- Lennox Head is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Lennox Head?
- Lennox Head is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2478, 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?
- The population of Lennox Head is approximately 7,687 (2021 Census). 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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