Lennox Head - Skennars Head

The population is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 42. There is a strong presence of couples and families, and the number of people in de facto relationships is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the dominant language, with very few people using another language at home compared to the rest of New South Wales. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much lower than in most other areas.

Nearly half of the community has no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 24 points since 2011.

Residents are well-qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher being much more common here than in most other areas. This high level of education is consistent with the local workforce's strong professional and managerial presence.

The area is quite wealthy, with typical weekly household incomes and personal earnings both sitting above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen sharply since 2011.

The community is generally healthy, with a much lower proportion of people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health conditions compared to most areas.

Local residents are very active, with a volunteer rate well above the national average. There is also a much higher proportion of people providing unpaid childcare than in most other areas.

First Nations people in the area have a much higher typical household income and personal income than the state and national figures. They also have a far higher rate of Year 12 completion and a much lower unemployment rate.

Families with children are common, and homes generally hold more people than the national average. Fewer people live alone here compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, and home ownership is very high, with 41.2% of homes owned outright. Rents are among the highest for similar areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments are also high.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with almost every home owning at least one vehicle. Very few people use public transport to commute, and 20.4% of the workforce now works from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.4% of residents moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is much lower than the national figure. Many residents work in healthcare and education.

The area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It has also seen a population growth rate well above the state average since 2021.

The area experiences high rainfall compared to the state average and maintains a much higher average minimum temperature than most of New South Wales.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park, the area is less walkable than the state average for essential services. Many residents live more than 15 minutes away from health services, groceries, and schools.