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 7,964 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 7,687 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 7,678 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 194 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to 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 2.3%, outpacing its SA3 area. Population growth for the area 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 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, Lennox Head is expected to increase by 1,991 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 29.0% over the 17 years.

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

Lennox Head has recorded approximately 78 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 390 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling is estimated to accommodate 2.6 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes being built is $744,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $3.0 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting Lennox Head's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Lennox Head shows 72.0% higher new home approvals per person, offering buyers ample choice despite a slowdown in building activity in recent years. New developments consist of 65.0% standalone homes and 35.0% attached dwellings, with an increasing mix of townhouses and apartments catering to various price points.

The location has approximately 133 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Lennox Head is expected to grow by 2,307 residents by 2041. Current development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

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 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 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 well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.1%, based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 4,521 residents employed, with an unemployment rate at 2.8% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Lennox Head is 66.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area specializes particularly in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 1.4% versus the regional average of 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, Lennox Head's labour force decreased by 2.0%, with employment decreasing by 2.0% and unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. This contrasts with Rest of NSW, where employment contracted by 0.5%, the labour force fell by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 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.

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

AreaSearch's latest data for financial year 2023 shows Lennox Head's median income among taxpayers is $46,738. The average income in the suburb is $62,906. Both figures are below national averages. In comparison, Rest of NSW has 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's median income would be approximately $50,879 by September 2025, with the average estimated at $68,479. Census 2021 data indicates that incomes in Lennox Head cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, with 34.1% of residents (2,715 people) falling into this category. This aligns with broader regional trends where 29.9% of residents are in the same bracket. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, but 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.7% houses and 26.3% 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 was 40.1%, similar to Non-Metro NSW. Mortgaged dwellings were at 36.1% and rented ones at 23.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,192, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,980. Median weekly rent in Lennox Head was $580, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $450. Nationally, Lennox Head's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,192 versus 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 at 4.5%. 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 has a higher proportion of residents aged 15+ with university qualifications than broader areas. Specifically, 37.6% of Lennox Head's residents have such qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 24.3% in its SA4 region. This educational advantage is driven by Bachelor degrees (26.8%), postgraduate qualifications (7.3%), and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 36.0% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (22.6%).

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

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 offer 318 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 229 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 45 trips per day, equating 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.

Around 52%, or approximately 4,127 people, have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.0%) and arthritis (6.8%). A total of 74.3% reported no medical ailments, compared to 68.0% in Rest of NSW. Lennox Head has 18.7%, or 1,489 people aged 65 and over, lower than the 23.6% in Rest of NSW. Seniors' health outcomes are notably 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, surveyed in 2016, had a culturally diverse population that was below average. 88.7% of its residents were Australian citizens and 83.8% were born in Australia. English was the language spoken at home by 94.1% of the population.

Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 42.6% of Lennox Head's inhabitants. While Judaism made up only 0.3%, it was higher than the Rest of NSW average of 0.6%. In terms of ancestry, English (31.0%), Australian (25.5%), and Irish (11.7%) were the top three groups represented in Lennox Head. Notably, Scottish ancestry was overrepresented at 10.0%, compared to 9.0% regionally. French and Welsh ancestries were also slightly underrepresented, at 0.7% and 0.6% respectively, compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 0.6%.

Lennox Head's median age exceeds the national pattern

Lennox Head's median age is 42 years, similar to Rest of NSW's average of 43 but older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that the 35-44 year-olds are particularly prominent at 15.3%, while the 75-84 group is smaller at 5.5% compared to Rest of NSW. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.4% to 5.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 13.7% to 12.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Lennox Head. The 35-44 cohort is projected to grow by 34%, adding 419 residents to reach a total of 1,638.