Lennox Head, NSW 2478 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lennox Head is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2478, home to 7,687 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 598 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,687
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,081 /week
- Median personal income
- $937 /week
- Median family income
- $2,309 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ballina
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $580 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,192
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Lennox Head Public School
- Southern Cross School of Distance Education
- Southern Cross Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 28 bus stops
- Byron St At Daintree Dr
- Byron St After Dodge Lane
- Gibbon St Opp Foster St
- Byron St Opp Lennox Head Public School
- Gibbon St Opp Williams St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 31 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 49.4% of the 4,632 resolvable premises in Lennox Head. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 14.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,511 across postcode 2478 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 981 theft, 443 violent offences, 258 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lennox Head?
Lennox Head (NSW 2478) had 7,687 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Ballina local government area.
What is the median rent in Lennox Head?
The median advertised rent in Lennox Head is $580/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lennox Head?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Lennox Head covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lennox Head Public School (0.5 km), Southern Cross School of Distance Education (6.5 km), Southern Cross Public School (6.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lennox Head?
Lennox Head is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lennox Head?
Across postcode 2478, 2,511 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (981), violent (443), property damage (258). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Lennox Head?
28 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lennox Head centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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