Skennars Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,303
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Skennars Head.
The postcode for Skennars Head is 2478 (NSW).
Skennars Head (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Skennars Head has roughly 1,303 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Skennars Head scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Skennars Head's population at 1,303, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,303
Median age
47
Family households
73%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
1,303
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
36
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Skennars Head.
Local schools for Skennars Head
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Government School Catchment
Southern Cross Public School
Southern Cross School of Distance Education
Lennox Head Public School
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Frequently asked
About Skennars Head.
- What is the Skennars Head postcode?
- Skennars Head is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Skennars Head?
- Skennars Head is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2478, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Skennars Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Skennars Head?
- There are 11 schools serving Skennars Head on this page, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Xavier Catholic College Ballina, Southern Cross Public School.
- How walkable is Skennars Head?
- Skennars Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Skennars Head?
- Skennars Head is close to East Ballina, Lennox Head, Ballina Dc, Ballina, South Ballina.
- What is the population of Skennars Head?
- The population of Skennars Head is approximately 1,303 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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