Kinvara vs Lennox Head
The verdict
Kinvara is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.68M in Lennox Head. Lennox Head rates higher for liveability (53 vs 16). Lennox Head is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 5.0 km).
Scores
KinvaraLennox Head
| Kinvara | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 60 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 56 | 64 |
| Liveability | 16 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kinvara | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 193 | 7,687 |
| Median age | 50 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,812 | $2,081 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.0% | 45.4% |
| Born in Australia | 77.2% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Kinvara Moderate Growth · Lennox Head Moderate Growth
Property
| Kinvara | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.38M | $1.68M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.25M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 22 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kinvara | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,554 | 273 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 518 | 195 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,036 | 143 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,990 | 2,771 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kinvara | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kinvara · Lennox Head
Transport
| Kinvara | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Kinvara | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 0 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 81 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.0 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 607.1 km | 608.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Kinvara | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 193 | 7,687 |
| Estimated 2025 | 204 | 8,585 |
| Projected 2041 | 215 | 9,253 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 2.80% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Kinvara or Lennox Head?
Kinvara is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.68M.
Which has better public transport, Kinvara or Lennox Head?
Lennox Head has the higher transport score (Kinvara 35/100 vs Lennox Head 64/100).
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