Average rent in Lennox Head - Skennars Head, NSW — 2026

Lennox Head - Skennars Head sits in the Ballina local government area, 608km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 9,236 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $580/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 22% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$580/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,236

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Sydney
608 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
76%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Ballina

Renting in Lennox Head - Skennars Head

Lennox Head - Skennars Head commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $580/week — about 37% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (76% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (76%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 9,236, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Lennox Head - Skennars Head is 608km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Lennox Head - Skennars Head?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Lennox Head - Skennars Head, NSW was $580. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Lennox Head - Skennars Head rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Lennox Head - Skennars Head sat at $580 — 37% above the state average. The suburb is 608km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (76% separate houses, 4% flats here).
Which suburbs near Lennox Head - Skennars Head have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Lennox Head - Skennars Head's $580/week (ABS 2021): Five Dock - Abbotsford, Crows Nest - Waverton, Randwick - South. On the higher end, you've got Glenwood, Chatswood - East, Paddington - Moore Park. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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