Lennox Head

The typical resident is 42, and the area has more children under 15 than most similar places. There is also a higher rate of people in de facto relationships compared to the state and national figures.

While 15.4% of people were born overseas—higher than in most similar areas—this is far below the New South Wales and Australian averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the national average.

A majority of residents—51.1%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages.

Lennox Head is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher rate of 33.5%, which is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,309 a week. This is a little above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents enjoy better health than most similar areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.5%, which is well below the national average.

Community participation is high, with 31.7% of people caring for children unpaid—well above the national average—and a volunteer rate that is well above the state figure.

The First Nations community is smaller than in 91% of similar areas. However, those living here have a much higher Year 12 completion rate and a lower unemployment rate than the national average.

Homes tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per household and a higher proportion of couples with children than in most similar areas.

Large homes are the norm, with 84.9% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Rents are among the highest for its level, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

Cars are essential for most, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport. However, a significant 20.8% of the workforce works from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.6% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

A higher number of people are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas, though the proportion of full-time employees is much lower than the national figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 95% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, though it is far below the state average for access to schools and health services.