Lennox Head vs Skennars Head
The verdict
Lennox Head is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.93M in Skennars Head. Lennox Head rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). On the separate residential safety score, Lennox Head rates higher (72 vs 58/100 in Skennars Head).
Scores
| Lennox Head | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 43 |
| Transport | 64 | 35 |
| Education | 64 | 60 |
| Liveability | 53 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lennox Head | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,687 | 1,303 |
| Median age | 42 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,081 | $1,674 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 41.4% |
| Born in Australia | 79.6% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Lennox Head Moderate Growth · Skennars Head Moderate Growth
Property
| Lennox Head | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.68M | $1.93M |
| Median unit price | $1.25M | $1.27M |
| House price YoY | 9.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 22 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lennox Head | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 273 | 307 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 195 | 307 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 143 | 77 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,771 | 2,763 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lennox Head | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,095 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lennox Head · Skennars Head
Transport
| Lennox Head | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| 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) | 1.4 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Lennox Head | Skennars 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 0 |
| Parks | 21 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 81 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 608.6 km | 604.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Lennox Head | Skennars Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,687 | 1,303 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,585 | 1,455 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,253 | 1,568 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.80% | 2.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lennox Head or Skennars Head?
Lennox Head has the higher residential safety score (Lennox Head 72/100 vs Skennars Head 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Lennox Head or Skennars Head?
Lennox Head is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.93M.
Which has better schools, Lennox Head or Skennars Head?
Skennars Head has a higher average school ICSEA (Lennox Head 1053 vs Skennars Head 1095; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lennox Head or Skennars Head?
Lennox Head has the higher transport score (Lennox Head 64/100 vs Skennars Head 35/100).
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