Lennox Head
NSW 2478 · Ballina
7,687 (2021) → 8,585 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lennox Head is a moderate growth suburb in Ballina, NSW 2478, about 609km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.68M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is right by the coast. Lennox Head has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.33%), New Zealand (2.04%), USA (0.87%), South Africa (0.72%), Scotland (0.56%)
Top languages: German (0.74%), Portuguese (0.59%), French (0.51%), Spanish (0.4%), Japan (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lennox Head Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1053
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1113
- Xavier Catholic College BallinaSecondary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1077
- Southern Cross Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1039
- Southern Cross School of Distance EducationCombined · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 903
- Richmond Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 7.5kmICSEA 1060
- Teven-Tintenbar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 1046
- Biala Special SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.3kmICSEA 894
- Fernleigh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 932
- Ballina Coast High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 962
- St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9kmICSEA 1049
- Ballina Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 858
- Newrybar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 1085
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lennox Head
Is Lennox Head safe?
Lennox Head has a residential safety score of 72/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,771 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lennox Head?
In Lennox Head, the median house price is $1.68M and the median unit price is $1.25M. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Lennox Head from Sydney CBD?
Lennox Head is about 608.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Lennox Head?
Lennox Head has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1053 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lennox Head?
Lennox Head has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.