Skennars Head, NSW 2478 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Skennars Head is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2478, home to 1,303 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 598 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,303
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,674 /week
- Median personal income
- $794 /week
- Median family income
- $2,175 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- 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
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,297
- Rent share of household income
- 33%
Schools
- Southern Cross School of Distance Education
- Southern Cross Public School
- Lennox Head Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 22 bus stops
- Waterford Pde After Smith St
- Waterford Pde Before Killarney Cres
- Waterford Pde At Killarney Cres
- Killarney Cres Before Headlands Dr
- Xavier Catholic College, Headlands Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 15 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 64.3% of the 681 resolvable premises in Skennars Head. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 33.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 64.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
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 Skennars Head?
Skennars Head (NSW 2478) had 1,303 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Ballina local government area.
What is the median rent in Skennars Head?
The median advertised rent in Skennars Head is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Skennars Head?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Skennars Head covering government sectors. Nearest include: Southern Cross School of Distance Education (2.9 km), Southern Cross Public School (3.1 km), Lennox Head Public School (3.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Skennars Head?
Skennars Head is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (64.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Skennars 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 Skennars Head?
22 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Skennars Head centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 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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