Lennox Head - Skennars Head

Lennox Head - Skennars Head lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Lennox Head - Skennars Head's population was approximately 10,355 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 1,119 people, a 12.1% increase from the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 9,236. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,960 in June 2024 and an additional 415 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 273 persons per square kilometer. Lennox Head - Skennars Head's growth rate exceeded that of its SA4 region (3.3%) and the non-metro area, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 38.8% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with 2021 as the base year are used. Future population dynamics forecast a significant increase in Lennox Head - Skennars Head's top quartile of Australia's regional areas, with an expected rise of 2,414 persons to 2041, reflecting a 19.5% total increase over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Lennox Head - Skennars Head among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Lennox Head - Skennars Head has recorded approximately 137 residential property approvals annually. In the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 685 homes were approved, with an additional 25 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 1.8 new residents per year have been arriving for each new home over these five years.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand, contributing to stable market conditions. The average construction value of new dwellings is $441,000, which is slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In FY26, commercial approvals totaling $4.8 million have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the rest of NSW, Lennox Head - Skennars Head has 150.0% more construction activity per person, indicating robust developer interest. Recent construction comprises 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across various price brackets.

With around 85 people per approval, Lennox Head - Skennars Head is a developing area. Population forecasts suggest the area will gain approximately 2,019 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Lennox Head - Skennars Head has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Twenty-four infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include EPIQ Lennox Head Masterplanned Community, Epiq Marketplace Retail Precinct Expansion, Lennox Head Public School Relocation, and Lennox Surf Lodge (52-54 Ballina Street). The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Lennox Head - Skennars Head performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Lennox Head - Skennars Head has an educated workforce with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate as of September 2025 is 1.1%, lower than Rest of NSW's 3.8%.

There are 5,378 residents employed, with a participation rate of 66.0% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training has a strong presence, at 1.4 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing, however, is limited with 1.4% employment compared to 5.3% regionally.

Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data analysis. From September 2024 to September 2025, labour force decreased by 2.0% and employment declined by 2.1%, leaving unemployment flat. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5%, labour force contract by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. National unemployment is at 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific growth varies significantly. Applying these projections to Lennox Head - Skennars Head's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Lennox Head - Skennars Head SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $45,691 and the average income stands at $61,497. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures where the median income is $49,459 and the average income is $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $51,453 (median) and $69,252 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Lennox Head - Skennars Head cluster around the 68th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 33.5% of the population (3,468 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 68th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Lennox Head - Skennars Head is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Lennox Head - Skennars Head, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.5% houses and 23.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's 75.1% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Lennox Head - Skennars Head was 42.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.5%) or rented (22.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,980. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $580, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $450. Nationally, Lennox Head - Skennars Head's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Lennox Head - Skennars Head features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.7 percent of all households, including 33.0 percent couples with children, 31.9 percent couples without children, and 10.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.3 percent, with lone person households at 20.4 percent and group households comprising 3.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Lennox Head - Skennars Head shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Lennox Head - Skennars Head has a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 36.9% of its residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.3% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 36.1% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 22.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Lennox Head - Skennars Head has 73 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 40 unique routes, offering a total of 312 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 218 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 44 trips per day, equating to approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

Lennox Head - Skennars Head's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance across Lennox Head - Skennars Head, with a low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 51% (~5,239 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.2 and 6.9% of residents respectively. A total of 73.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 68.0% reported across Rest of NSW. As of 2021, 19.6% (2,033 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than the 23.6% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors in Lennox Head - Skennars Head are particularly strong, outperforming those of the general population in health metrics.

Lennox Head - Skennars Head ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lennox Head - Skennars Head, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity index of below average. 84.5% of its population were born in Australia, with 89.5% being Australian citizens and 94.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 45.2% of the population.

However, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Rest of NSW, comprising 0.3% versus 0.6%. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (11.9%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher at 10.0% compared to the regional average of 9.0%, while French and Welsh ancestries remained similar to the regional averages at 0.8% and 0.6% respectively.

Lennox Head - Skennars Head's median age exceeds the national pattern

Lennox Head - Skennars Head's median age is 42 years, similar to Rest of NSW's average of 43 but older than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows that the 35-44 age group comprises 15.0%, while the 75-84 group makes up 5.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.9% to 5.9% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 13.9% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes. The 35-44 cohort is projected to grow by 24%, adding 379 residents to reach 1,937. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort grows by a modest 4% (35 people).