Byron Bay vs Lennox Head, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Byron Bay | Lennox Head |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.3/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.4/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 125.9 / 1k | 93.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 119 | 96 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 334 | 256 |
| Planning activity | 1,083 | 587 |
| Population | 6,330 | 7,687 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesLennox Head
- Best for familiesByron Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleByron Bay
- Best for investmentLennox Head
- Best for best valueLennox Head
- Best for best schoolsLennox Head
Comparison summary
Byron Bay and Lennox Head offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lennox Head leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lennox Head; Housing (desirability) favours Lennox Head; Crime rate favours Lennox Head. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lennox Head, Families → Byron Bay, Beach lifestyle → Byron Bay, Investment → Lennox Head.