Lennox Head, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Lennox Head is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 7,483. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Lennox Head
Lennox Head is a seaside village in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, situated on the stretch of coast between Byron Bay and Ballina in Ballina Shire local government area. It had a population of 7,741 in the 2016 Australian census.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,483 |
| Population Density | 38 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.7913°, 153.5920° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lennox Head
Lennox Head is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 7,483. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Lennox Head
Lennox Head has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (24°C), the coldest is Jul (14.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1794 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 199.1 sq mi (515.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7913°S, 153.5920°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in |
Lennox Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and September the driest (2.4").
Schools in Lennox Head
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox Head Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lennox Head
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| River 94.9 | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ABC Newsradio | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Smooth FM 95.3 | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Smooth-Relax | relax, smooth | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ABC North Coast | - | AAC 94 kbps | |
| 2NCR - River FM | - | AAC 88 kbps | |
| Rim FM 100.1 | community | MP3 64 kbps | |
| NimFM | alternative, talk | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lennox Head
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballina Naval And Maritime Museum | ||||
| Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum | ||||
| Bangalow Historical Society | ||||
| Brunswick Valley Historical Society | ||||
| Cape Byron Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| Crawford House | ||||
| Crawford House Museum |
Libraries in Lennox Head
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alstonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Byron Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lennox Head Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mullumbimby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Tweed Regional Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lennox Head
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalow Markets | |||||
| Byron Farmers Market |
Restaurants in Lennox Head
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lennox Head
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lennox Head
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lennox Head
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lennox Head
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lennox Head
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lennox Head
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lennox Head
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lennox Head
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common People Brewing Co. | ||||
| Seven Mile Brewery | ||||
| Stone & Wood Brewing Company |
Airports Near Lennox Head
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | Large Airport |
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | BNK | Medium Airport |
| Lismore Airport | LSY | Medium Airport |
| Casino Airport | CSI | Small Airport |
| Evans Head Aerodrome | EVH | Small Airport |
| Kooralbyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murwillumbah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nobbys Creek private Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Palmers Island/Yamba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tyagarah Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lennox Head
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lennox Head LPO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lennox Head
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses |
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UFO Sightings Near Lennox Head
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Lennox Head.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lennox head (australia) | 2014 | Orange light/UFO with red spike moving silently |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Lennox Head?
Lennox Head has a population of 7,483 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 199.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lennox Head?
Lennox Head enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.
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