Lennox Head - Skennars Head
Statistical Area - sa2

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 9,236 people as of the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it is projected to be around 10,355, reflecting a growth of 1,119 people (12.1%) since the Census date. This increase is inferred from an estimated resident population of 9,960 in June 2024 and an additional 415 validated new addresses since then. The population density as of Nov 2025 is projected to be 273 persons per square kilometer. Lennox Head - Skennars Head's growth rate of 12.1% since the 2021 Census exceeds that of its SA4 region (3.3%) and the non-metro area, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 38.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch's projections for Lennox Head - Skennars Head are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. Future demographic trends suggest a significant population increase in the area, with an expected rise of 2,414 persons to 2041, representing a 19.5% total increase over the 17-year period.

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 properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 685 homes have been approved, with an additional 16 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 1.8 new residents arrive per new home each year over these five years, indicating balanced supply and demand creating stable market conditions.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $441,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. This financial year has seen $4.8 million in commercial approvals 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 and greater choice for buyers. Recent construction comprises 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options across various price brackets. With around 85 people per approval, Lennox Head - Skennars Head reflects a developing area with population forecasts indicating a gain of 2,019 residents by 2041.

Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that could impact the area. Key projects include EPIQ Lennox Head Masterplanned Community, Epiq Marketplace Retail Precinct Expansion, Lennox Rise Estate, and Lennox Head Public School Relocation. The following list details those 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 unemployment rate of 1.0% as of June 2025, with 5,139 residents employed. The area's unemployment rate is 2.7 percentage points lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, and its workforce participation rate is 66.0%, compared to the Rest of NSW's 56.4%.

Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area has a strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times higher than the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, with only 1.4% of employment compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Analysis based on AreaSearch data shows that during the year to June 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.8%, while employment declined by 4.7%, leaving unemployment broadly flat.

In comparison, the Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1%, the labour force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that Lennox Head - Skennars Head could see local employment growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

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

Lennox Head - Skennars Head had median assessed income of $45,691 and average income of $61,497 in financial year 2022. This was below national averages of $53,822 (median) and $71,266 (average). In Rest of NSW, median income was $49,459 with an average of $62,998. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $51,453 (median) and $69,252 (average), based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data shows Lennox Head - Skennars Head's household, family, and personal incomes are at the 68th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate 33.5% of residents (3,468 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 29.9%. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 69th percentile nationally. 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

Lennox Head - Skennars Head's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.5% houses and 23.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 75.1% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lennox Head - Skennars Head was 42.1%, with the remaining dwellings being 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 compose 75.7% of all households, including 33.0% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.3%, with lone person households at 20.4% and group households comprising 3.9%. 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 notably high educational attainment rate among residents aged 15 and above, with 36.9% holding university qualifications compared to the broader NSW average of 21.3%. This is also higher than the SA4 region's average of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.1% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (22.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.0%), secondary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (3.8%). Lennox Head - Skennars Head's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,708 students, indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1080. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 16.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.2. Education provision is balanced with two primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes totaling 40 individual services. Collectively, these routes facilitate 312 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as good, with residents on average located 218 meters from their nearest transport stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages 44 trips per day, which equates to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Lennox Head - Skennars Head's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Lennox Head - Skennars Head shows excellent health outcomes with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all ages.

Approximately 51% of its total population (~5,239 people) has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.2 and 6.9% of residents respectively. A majority, 73.7%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to the Rest of NSW's 68.0%. In terms of age distribution, 19.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,033 people), lower than the Rest of NSW's 23.6%. Health outcomes among seniors in Lennox Head - Skennars Head are notably strong, outperforming general population 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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 84.5% born in Australia, 89.5% being citizens, and 94.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 45.2%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to 0.6% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (11.9%). Scottish, French, and Welsh groups showed notable divergences in representation.

Lennox Head - Skennars Head hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Lennox Head - Skennars Head's median age in 2021 was 42 years, similar to Rest of NSW's average of 43 but older than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile showed that the 35-44 year-olds were particularly prominent at 15.0%, while the 75-84 group was smaller at 5.9% compared to Rest of NSW. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group grew from 4.9% to 5.9% of the population, whilst the 5-14 cohort declined from 13.9% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate 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%, an increase of 35 people.