Lennox Head

Lennox 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's population is estimated at around 7,974 as of Feb 2026, reflecting an increase of 287 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 3.7% rise from the previous figure of 7,687 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 7,678 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and an additional 200 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 385 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Lennox Head has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are utilised. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for Lennox Head, expected to increase by 1,531 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 15.5% over the 17 years.

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

Lennox Head recorded approximately 78 residential properties granted approval each year. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 390 homes were approved, with an additional 12 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, each dwelling accommodates about 2.6 new residents per year over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value of new homes is approximately $744,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. This year alone, Lennox Head has recorded $3.0 million in commercial development approvals. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Lennox Head shows 74.0% higher new home approvals per person. The area's building activity consists of 65.0% standalone homes and 35.0% attached dwellings, including townhouses and apartments.

Lennox Head has approximately 134 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. By 2041, Lennox Head is projected to grow by 1,235 residents. Current construction levels are expected to meet housing demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Lennox Head has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives 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 most relevant.

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

Lennox Head has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. As of December 2025, its unemployment rate is 1.2%. Employment stability over the past year is relatively high.

Lennox Head's workforce participation rate is 74.1%, significantly higher than Regional NSW's 61.3%. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, education & training has an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 1.4% compared to Regional NSW's average of 5.3%.

A moderate 24.1% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Lennox Head saw its labour force decrease by 0.1% and employment decrease by 0.3%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 1.2% contraction in employment, a 0.8% fall in labour force, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment over the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lennox Head's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Lennox Head's median income among taxpayers was $46,738, with an average of $62,906. This was below the national average. Regional NSW had a median income of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Lennox Head are approximately $50,879 (median) and $68,479 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows incomes in Lennox Head cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. The dominant income bracket was $1,500 - 2,999 with 34.1% of residents (2,719 people). High housing costs consumed 15.4% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranked at the 72nd percentile. Lennox Head's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

Lennox Head's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.7% houses and 26.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lennox Head was 40.1%, similar to Regional NSW's figure. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 36.1%, while rented dwellings made up 23.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lennox Head was $2,192, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Lennox Head was recorded at $580, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Lennox Head's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 76.2% of all households, including 33.5% couples with children, 31.2% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.8%, with lone person households at 19.5% and group households comprising 4.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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

Lennox Head residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (37.6%) compared to the Rest of NSW (21.3%) and SA4 region (24.3%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.0% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (22.6%). Educational participation is high, with 29.5% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.0% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 4.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Lennox Head has 54 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 38 different routes that together facilitate 318 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as good, with residents typically living 229 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to Lennox Head being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport, used by 93% of residents. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 24.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 45 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately five weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Lennox Head demonstrates excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~4,132 people). The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.0 and 6.8% of residents respectively. 74.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. 19.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,523 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Lennox Head, surveyed in June 2016, had low cultural diversity: 88.7% were citizens, 83.8% born Australian, 94.1% spoke English only at home. Christianity dominated, at 42.6%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (31.0%), Australian (25.5%), Irish (11.7%). Scottish (10.0%) and French (0.7%) were notably overrepresented, while Welsh was slightly so at 0.6%.

Lennox Head's median age exceeds the national pattern

Lennox Head's median age is 42 years, comparable to Regional NSW's average of 43 but higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile indicates that those aged 35-44 are notably prominent at 15.5%, while the 75-84 age group is relatively smaller at 5.8% compared to Regional NSW. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 75-84 has increased from 4.4% to 5.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 13.7% to 12.1%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 14.2% to 13.1%. By 2041, significant demographic shifts are projected for Lennox Head. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow by 22%, adding 240 residents to reach a total of 1,317. In contrast, the population in the 15-24 age range is anticipated to decrease by 7%.