Overall score
Lennox Head
57.4/100
Skennars Head
49.8/100
Lennox Head vs Skennars Head, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lennox Head for retirees and beach lifestyle; Skennars Head for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lennox HeadSkennars Head
Crime rate
Lennox Head
89.8 / 1k
Skennars Head
89.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lennox Head
298
Skennars Head
120
Population
Lennox Head
7,687
Skennars Head
1,303
Metric leadLennox Head 7Skennars Head 41 tiedacross 12 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 familiesSkennars Head
- Best for beach lifestyleLennox Head
- Best for investmentSkennars Head
- Best for best valueSkennars Head
- Best for best schoolsSkennars 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 | Lennox Head | Skennars Head |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.4/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.7/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.8 / 1k | 89.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | — |
| Public transport stops | 96 | 37 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 298 | 120 |
| Planning activity | 77 | 12 |
| Green cover | 8.5% | 4.0% |
| Population | 7,687 | 1,303 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Lennox Head reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Skennars Head is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Lennox Head pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Skennars Head is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and value-focused buyers may find Lennox Head the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Skennars Head.
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.