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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of Lennox Head is around 7,854, reflecting an increase of 167 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 2.2% rise from the previous population count of 7,687. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 7,836, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 202 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 380 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Lennox Head has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, outperforming the SA3 area. 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 adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering these projections, an above median population growth is expected for the suburb until 2041, with an increase of 1,351 persons projected over the 16-year period, reflecting a total increase of 17.0%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Lennox Head among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Lennox Head averaged around 78 new dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling an estimated 390 homes. As of FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling constructed has accommodated approximately 1.1 new residents annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply conditions. However, this figure decreased to 0.5 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, suggesting more balanced supply conditions recently. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $744,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, there have been $3.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Lennox Head's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Lennox Head shows 73.0% higher building activity per person. Recent construction comprises 65.0% standalone homes and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more compact options. Lennox Head reflects a low density area with around 125 people per approval.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Lennox Head is expected to grow by 1,333 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, 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 to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects likely affecting 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 projects expected 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 well-educated workforce with essential services sectors prominently represented. The unemployment rate was 1.3% as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. By December 2025, 4,110 residents were employed at an unemployment rate of 2.6%, lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation stood at 65.2%, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, 24.1% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, education & training shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 1.4%, compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the year ending December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.6% alongside a 2.8% employment decline, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. This compares to Regional NSW's employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, and unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. 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. 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 this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Lennox Head's median income among taxpayers was $46,738 in financial year 2023. The suburb's average income stood at $62,906 during the same period. These figures are lower than Regional NSW's median and average incomes of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. By March 2026, estimates based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth project Lennox Head's median income to be approximately $51,561 and the average at $69,398. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Lennox Head cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 34.1% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which is similar to regional levels at 29.9%. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income in Lennox Head, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 72nd percentile nationally. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places 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 compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% 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 was $2,192, above Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Lennox Head was $580, higher than Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Lennox Head's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,192 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Lennox Head 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 account for 76.2% of all households, consisting of 33.5% couples with children, 31.2% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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's residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion with university qualifications (37.6%) compared to the broader Rest of NSW region (21.3%) and the SA4 region (24.3%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.0% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 22.6%. Educational participation is high in Lennox Head, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary (11.0%), secondary (8.1%), and tertiary (4.0%) 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 transport services is rated as good, with residents living an average of 229 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents in this primarily residential area commute outward using cars, which remain the dominant mode of transportation at 93%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, 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, translating 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's health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups.

The area has approximately 52% (~4,070 people) of its population with private health cover. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.0 and 6.8% of residents respectively. 74.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 19.3% (1,515 people) of its population aged 65 and over, lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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, showed low cultural diversity with 88.7% citizens, 83.8% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 42.6%. Judaism, at 0.3%, was overrepresented compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (31.0%), Australian (25.5%), and Irish (11.7%). Scottish (10.0%) and French (0.7%) were notably overrepresented, while Welsh (0.6%) was slightly so compared to regional averages of 8.0%, 0.4%, and 0.5% respectively.

Lennox Head's median age exceeds the national pattern

Lennox Head's median age is 42 years, similar to Regional NSW's average of 43 but older than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 35-44 are particularly prominent at 15.5%, while the 15-24 group is smaller at 9.4% compared to Regional NSW. Between 2021 and now, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.4% to 6.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 13.7% to 12.3%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 14.2% to 13.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that the 45-54 cohort will have the strongest growth at 24%, adding 256 residents to reach 1,340. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort is projected to grow by 0% (adding 0 people).