Overall score
Lennox Head
57.4/100
Tintenbar
49.0/100
Lennox Head vs Tintenbar, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lennox Head for beach lifestyle; Tintenbar 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
298
Tintenbar
16
Population
Lennox Head
7,687
Tintenbar
618
Metric leadLennox Head 9Tintenbar 22 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 retireesTintenbar
- Best for familiesTintenbar
- Best for beach lifestyleLennox Head
- Best for investmentTintenbar
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 | 57.4/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.7/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.8 / 1k | 90.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 96 | 33 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 298 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 77 | 6 |
| Green cover | 8.5% | 3.4% |
| 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 regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Lennox Head leans into coastal living, while Tintenbar feels more inland and suburban in character.
Lennox Head pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Tintenbar is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lennox Head, while Tintenbar 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.