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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
KnockrowLennox Head
Overall2560
Transport064
Education6664
Liveability1653

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

KnockrowLennox Head
Population1867,687
Median age5342
Median household income (wk)$2,343$2,081
Bachelor degree or higher40.5%45.4%
Born in Australia67.2%79.6%
Avg household size2.52.6

Growth: Knockrow Moderate Growth · Lennox Head Moderate Growth

Property

KnockrowLennox Head
Median house price$5.22M$1.68M
Median unit priceData not available$1.25M
House price YoYData not available9.5%
Median rent — house (wk)$1,100$850
Rental yield (house)Data not available2.6%
Days on market (house)Data not available22

Median price history

Safety

KnockrowLennox Head
Residential safety score72
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,075273
Motor vehicle theft /100k538195
Domestic assault /100k1,075143
Total incidents /100k (all)5,9142,771

Total incidents over time

Schools

KnockrowLennox Head
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,053

See the full school list on each profile: Knockrow · Lennox Head

Transport

KnockrowLennox Head
Transport score064
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.6 km1.4 km

Liveability

KnockrowLennox Head
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets02
Cafes & restaurants012
Parks021
Playgrounds15
Swimming poolsData not available81
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)5.7 km1.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)610.1 km608.6 km
Nearest beach (km)5.7 km3.3 km
Nearest hospital (km)11.7 km8.5 km

Population & growth

KnockrowLennox Head
Population (2021)1867,687
Estimated 20251978,585
Projected 20412079,253
Annual growth rate1.45%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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Data sources

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