Overall score
Byron Bay
56.3/100
Lennox Head
62.3/100
Byron Bay vs Lennox Head, NSW suburb comparison
Byron Bay for beach lifestyle; Lennox Head for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Byron BayLennox Head
Crime rate
Byron Bay
117.1 / 1k
Lennox Head
89.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Byron Bay
334
Lennox Head
256
Population
Byron Bay
6,330
Lennox Head
7,687
Metric leadByron Bay 4Lennox Head 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLennox Head
- Best for beach lifestyleByron Bay
- Best for investmentLennox Head
- Best for best valueLennox Head
- Best for best schoolsLennox Head
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Byron Bay | Lennox Head |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 62.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.2/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.1 / 1k | 89.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 119 | 96 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 334 | 256 |
| Planning activity | 103 | 62 |
| Population | 6,330 | 7,687 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Byron Bay is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Lennox Head is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Byron Bay is stronger for schools and education options and parks and reserves; Lennox Head answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Byron Bay if you are weighing families and people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Lennox Head for retirees and investors.