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Lennox Head

NSW 2478 • Rest of NSW

7,687
Population (2021)
$48,724
Median Income
20.71 km²
Area
$580/wk
Median Rent
CoastalBeachsideRuralPeacefulAffluent

About Lennox Head

Lennox Head is a coastal locality on the NSW Far North Coast, situated approximately 11 kilometres south of Ballina within the Ballina local government area. With a population of 7,687 at the 2021 census spread across 20.7 square kilometres, it is a relaxed beachside community with a median age of 42. Median household income of $2,081 per week and median weekly rent of $580 reflect the strong demand for coastal living in this increasingly sought-after stretch of northern New South Wales.

Lennox Head is renowned for its world-class surf break at Seven Mile Beach, one of the longest stretches of patrolled coastline in Australia, drawing surfers and beachgoers year-round. The town centre features a relaxed collection of cafes, restaurants, and independent retailers that maintain a genuine village character despite growing popularity. Families, sea-changers, and retirees are drawn by the natural beauty, strong community spirit, and relative proximity to Ballina's services, the Gold Coast, and Byron Bay's broader lifestyle amenity.

Lennox Head falls under postcode 2478 and is governed by Ballina Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ballina electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2478
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Ballina
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Ballina
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.79°, 153.58°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
20.71 km²
Elevation
19m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Hutley Dr Lennox Head 2478 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Lennox Head by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Lennox Head Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lennox Head" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$580
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,192
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.2%

0 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,407
Census 2021
7,687
▲ 20.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,648
Income 2021
$48,724
▲ 29.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,117
Born Overseas 1,182

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 333
  • 2. New Zealand 157
  • 3. United States 67
  • 4. South Africa 55
  • 5. Scotland 43
  • 6. Canada 41
  • 7. Germany 38
  • 8. Brazil 33
  • 9. Netherlands 27
  • 10. Thailand 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,409
Australian 2,802
Irish 1,285
Scottish 1,099
German 390
Italian 283
Australian Aboriginal 163
Dutch 148
French 79
Chinese 76

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,712
Both parents born in Australia
1,404
Both parents born overseas
1,164
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.1%
Christianity
39.2%
Buddhism
1.4%
Judaism
0.3%
Hinduism
0.2%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
472 (6.1%)
5-14 years
1,054 (13.7%)
15-19 years
405 (5.3%)
20-24 years
289 (3.8%)
25-34 years
828 (10.8%)
35-44 years
1,120 (14.6%)
45-54 years
1,107 (14.4%)
55-64 years
1,089 (14.2%)
65-74 years
875 (11.4%)
75-84 years
335 (4.4%)
85+ years
104 (1.4%)

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