Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lennox Head vs East Ballina.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Lennox Head edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lennox Head (1018) sits above East Ballina (1013).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Lennox Head edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1013).

Common questionsLennox Head vs East Ballina

Common questions

Does Lennox Head or East Ballina have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lennox Head scores 1018 vs 1013 in East Ballina. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Lennox Head
Metric
East Ballina

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$430/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$430/wk
$580/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$460/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
70.0%
24.0%
Renter occupied
28.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
7,687
Population
5,882
42
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
11
1018
Avg ICSEA
1013

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).