Overall score
Lennox Head
62.3/100
Tintenbar
31.6/100
Lennox Head vs Tintenbar, NSW suburb comparison
Lennox Head for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lennox HeadTintenbar
Crime rate
Lennox Head
89.8 / 1k
Tintenbar
90.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lennox Head
256
Tintenbar
10
Population
Lennox Head
7,687
Tintenbar
618
Metric leadLennox Head 8Tintenbar 21 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 familiesLennox Head
- Best for beach lifestyleLennox Head
- 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 | Lennox Head | Tintenbar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.3/100 | 31.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.8 / 1k | 90.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 96 | 33 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 256 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 63 | 5 |
| Population | 7,687 | 618 |
| 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 Tintenbar is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Lennox Head leans into coastal living, while Tintenbar feels more inland and suburban in character.
Lennox Head pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Tintenbar is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Lennox Head, while Tintenbar remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.