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, as of Nov 2025, is estimated at around 8,404 people. This reflects an increase of 717 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,687 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 8,078 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 194 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 406 persons per square kilometer. Lennox Head's growth rate of 9.3% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA4 region (3.3%) and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, for covered areas. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are utilized. Considering these projections, an above median population growth is expected for national regional areas like Lennox Head. The suburb is projected to increase by 1,988 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 22.2% 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 86 residential properties approved annually, with 432 homes granted approval between FY-21 and FY-25, and 9 so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling accommodated around 2.3 new residents per year over the past five financial years. The average construction cost value of new homes was $744,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

In FY-26, Lennox Head saw $3.3 million in commercial development approvals. Compared to Rest of NSW, Lennox Head had 90.0% higher new home approvals per person. Recent construction comprised 64.0% standalone homes and 36.0% townhouses or apartments. Lennox Head's population growth is expected to add 1,864 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand.

Population forecasts indicate Lennox Head will gain 1,864 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Lennox Head has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Twenty-two projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Notable initiatives include EPIQ Lennox Head Masterplanned Community, Epiq Marketplace Retail Precinct Expansion, Lennox Head Public School Relocation, and Lennox Surf Lodge at 52-54 Ballina Street. The following list details those projects likely to be 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. Its unemployment rate as of June 2025 was 0.9%.

The area's unemployment rate is 2.7% lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, and its workforce participation rate is higher at 66.4% compared to the regional average of 56.4%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area specializes in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 1.4% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

The area may have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.8% and employment declined by 4.7%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1%, the labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that Lennox Head's employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Lennox Head's median income among taxpayers is $46,738. The average income in Lennox Head during this period was $62,906. This places Lennox Head's incomes below the national average. In comparison, Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 suggest Lennox Head's median income would be approximately $52,632 and the average income around $70,838. Census 2021 data shows incomes in Lennox Head cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 34.1% of residents (2,865 people). This is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region where 29.9% fall into the same category. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income in Lennox Head. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 72nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Lennox Head is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Lennox Head's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.7% houses and 26.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro NSW had 75.1% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lennox Head was 40.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.1% and rented ones at 23.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lennox Head was $2,192, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $1,980. The median weekly rent figure for Lennox Head was $580, while it was $450 for Non-Metro NSW. Nationally, Lennox Head's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,192 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 comprise 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 account for 23.8%, consisting of 19.5% lone person households and 4.5% group households. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of 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's educational attainment is notably high, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 24.3% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 36.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (22.6%). Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.0% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 4.0% in tertiary education.

Lennox Head Public School serves the area, enrolling 427 students as of a recent date. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with an ICSEA score of 1051, indicating above-average socio-educational conditions. Secondary schooling options are available in nearby areas due to limited local capacity (5.1 places per 100 residents vs the regional average of 13.2).

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

The analysis of public transport in Lennox Head shows that there are 48 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 36 individual routes providing service to the area. The combined weekly passenger trips across all these routes amount to 257.

The accessibility of transport in Lennox Head is rated as good, with residents typically residing an average distance of 232 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 36 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 5 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 shows excellent health outcomes with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, slightly below the average SA2 area's rate (~4,355 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.0%) and arthritis (6.8%), while 74.3% report no medical ailments, compared to Rest of NSW's 68.0%. Lennox Head has 18.7% residents aged 65 and over (1,571 people), lower than Rest of NSW's 23.6%. Notably, seniors' health outcomes are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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, as per the census data on 28 June 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 88.7% of its population being Australian citizens, 83.8% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 42.6% of Lennox Head's population. The most notable overrepresentation was seen in Judaism, with 0.3% compared to 0.6% across Rest of NSW.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (31.0%), Australian (25.5%), and Irish (11.7%). There were also notable differences in the representation of Scottish (10.0% vs regional 9.0%), French (0.7% vs 0.9%), and Welsh (0.6% vs 0.6%) ethnic groups.

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

Lennox Head's median age is 42 years, comparable to Rest of NSW's average of 43 but higher than Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 35-44 are particularly prominent, making up 15.3% of the population, while those aged 75-84 make up a smaller proportion at 5.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.4% to 5.5%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 13.7% to 12.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Lennox Head. The 35 to 44 age group is projected to grow by 27%, adding 352 residents to reach a total of 1,638. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 age group is expected to grow by 6%, with an increase of 46 people.