Overall score
Lennox Head
57.4/100
Suffolk Park
52.1/100
Lennox Head vs Suffolk Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lennox Head for families and beach lifestyle; Suffolk Park for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lennox HeadSuffolk Park
Crime rate
Lennox Head
89.8 / 1k
Suffolk Park
117.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lennox Head
298
Suffolk Park
120
Population
Lennox Head
7,687
Suffolk Park
4,222
Metric leadLennox Head 9Suffolk Park 21 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 familiesLennox Head
- Best for beach lifestyleLennox Head
- Best for investmentSuffolk Park
- 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 | Lennox Head | Suffolk Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.4/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.7/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.8 / 1k | 117.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 96 | 31 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 298 | 120 |
| Planning activity | 77 | 40 |
| Green cover | 8.5% | 30.5% |
| Population | 7,687 | 4,222 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lennox Head is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Suffolk Park is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Lennox Head is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Suffolk Park answers with a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lennox Head, while Suffolk Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.