Overall score
Byron Bay
57.9/100
Lennox Head
57.4/100
Byron Bay vs Lennox Head, NSW Suburb Comparison
Byron Bay for retirees and beach lifestyle; Lennox Head for families and value.
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
354
Lennox Head
298
Population
Byron Bay
6,330
Lennox Head
7,687
Metric leadByron Bay 7Lennox Head 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesByron Bay
- Best for familiesLennox Head
- Best for beach lifestyleByron Bay
- Best for investmentByron Bay
- Best for best valueLennox 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 | 57.9/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.9/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.1 / 1k | 89.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 119 | 96 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 354 | 298 |
| Planning activity | 130 | 77 |
| Green cover | 30.4% | 8.5% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Lennox Head answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
Choose Byron Bay if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Lennox Head for retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.