Knockrow vs Lennox Head
The verdict
Lennox Head is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $5.22M in Knockrow. Lennox Head rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Lennox Head is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 5.7 km).
Scores
KnockrowLennox Head
| Knockrow | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 60 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 66 | 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
| Knockrow | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 186 | 7,687 |
| Median age | 53 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,343 | $2,081 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.5% | 45.4% |
| Born in Australia | 67.2% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Knockrow Moderate Growth · Lennox Head Moderate Growth
Property
| Knockrow | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.22M | $1.68M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.25M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,100 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 22 |
Median price history
Safety
| Knockrow | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,075 | 273 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 538 | 195 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,075 | 143 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,914 | 2,771 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Knockrow | 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: Knockrow · Lennox Head
Transport
| Knockrow | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 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) | 6.6 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Knockrow | 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 | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 81 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 610.1 km | 608.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.7 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Knockrow | Lennox Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 186 | 7,687 |
| Estimated 2025 | 197 | 8,585 |
| Projected 2041 | 207 | 9,253 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.45% | 2.80% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Knockrow or Lennox Head?
Lennox Head is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $5.22M.
Which has better public transport, Knockrow or Lennox Head?
Lennox Head has the higher transport score (Knockrow 0/100 vs Lennox Head 64/100).
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