Lennox Head (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh street addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Lennox Head has a population estimated at 7,854 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 167 residents (2.2%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 7,687 citizens. The adjustment is calculated using a resident count of 7,836, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside an extra 202 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This count translates to a density of 380 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and potential room for future expansions. Throughout the prior decade, the suburb of Lennox Head has shown steady demographic development with a 1.7% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA3 average. Population gains locally were mostly driven by international arrivals, which accounted for roughly 39.0% of all demographic growth in recent times, though all indicators such as natural increase and interstate relocations remained positive.

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Lennox Head possesses a highly qualified workforce, with strong representation in core service industries, an unemployment rate of a mere 1.5%, and 0.6% in estimated job expansion over the previous year, derived from Districts collections of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 4,107 local citizens employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.6% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is standard at 65.3% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census data reveals that a moderate 24.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions should be kept in mind.

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Income levels in the suburb of Lennox Head are below the national median according to the most recent ATO data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. Taxpayers in the suburb of Lennox Head earn a median income of $46,738 and an average income of $62,906, compared to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $51,561 (median) and $69,398 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census statistics, household, family and individual earnings in the suburb of Lennox Head sit around the 71st percentile nationally. The statistics reveal that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket includes 34.1% of the community (2,678 individuals), which matches regional trends showing in the same bracket. Elevated housing costs absorb of earnings, yet healthy incomes still position disposable earnings at the nd percentile, and the local SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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Residential configurations in Lennox Head, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 73.7% detached houses and 26.3% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, units, and other housing, compared to Regional NSW where detached houses made up 82.6% and alternative dwellings 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Lennox Head mirrored Regional NSW at 40.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (36.1%) or occupied by tenants (23.8%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional NSW median at $2,192, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $580, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, mortgage costs in Lennox Head are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents also sit well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 76.2%, consisting of couples with children at 33.5%, couples without children at 31.2%, and single parent households at 10.4%. The remaining 23.8% consists of non-family households, with single person households accounting for 19.5% and share houses representing 4.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents is higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Academic credentials in Lennox Head significantly exceed wider averages, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.3% in the SA4 region. This notable academic concentration positions the community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 36.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (22.6%).

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Public transit networks include 54 active passenger stops within the suburb of Lennox Head, which are served by various bus lines. These boarding points accommodate 38 distinct routes, providing 318 weekly services in total. Transit access is rated highly, with residents living an average of 229 meters from their nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb of Lennox Head, the vast majority of workers travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 93%. Car ownership stands at 1.7 vehicles per home, exceeding the regional average. Roughly 24.1% of workers perform their duties from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.

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Health statistics show excellent outcomes in Lennox Head, according to Districts analyses of mortality figures and long-term health issues, revealing a low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age categories, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively modest at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 4,070 people.

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Lennox Head displays a lower level of cultural variety than average, with citizens representing 88.7% of the population, 83.8% of residents born in Australia, and 94.1% of households speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 42.6% of residents in Lennox Head. However, the most distinct variation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the community compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

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With a median age of 42 years, Lennox Head is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years while being older than the Australian median of 38 years. The local age distribution shows a high concentration of people aged 35 - 44 years (15.5%), whereas the 15 - 24 age bracket is smaller (9.4%) than the Regional NSW average. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 years has increased from 4.4% to 6.0% of the population. In contrast, the cohort aged 5 to 14 years has contracted from 13.7% to 12.3%, and the cohort aged 55 to 64 years has fallen from 14.2% to 13.1%. Long-term population forecasts for suggest notable shifts for the suburb of Lennox Head, with the to age group expected to grow the most at , adding people to total while the to age group is projected to see no growth, adding no new residents.

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Lennox Head currently has an estimated 502 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 270 children aged 0-2 and 180 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 7% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 558 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 778. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.