Lennox Head, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lennox Head, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Lennox Head |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ballina Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.79181 |
| Longitude | 153.5808 |
| Population | 6,315 |
| Density | 305.7 /km² |
| Area | 20.7 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 2478 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 608 km north-northeast |
Lennox Head is a locality in the Ballina Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,315. The locality covers an area of 20.7 km², giving a population density of about 305.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 608 km north-northeast of Sydney. Lennox Head is located at 28.7918°S, 153.5808°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2478. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lennox Head commands a dramatic sweep of coastline, where volcanic headlands, softened by eons of wind and wave, plunge towards the restless Pacific. It lies 82.3 km south-south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 167°T), and is situated 5.1 km north-north-east of Ballina. The air here carries the perpetual tang of salt, a subtle perfume that clings to the lush green of the hinterland and the vibrant blues of the ocean. Rolling hills, cloaked in a tapestry of rainforest and farmland, unfurl inland from the coastal strip, their contours a gentle invitation to explore. The sand beneath your feet on the expansive beaches shifts from a pale, sun-bleached gold to a richer, darker hue closer to the water's edge, a constant reminder of the sea's ceaseless work. Dusk often paints the sky in hues of bruised plum and fiery orange, a spectacle that draws locals and travellers alike to witness the day's gentle surrender.
The story of Lennox Head is intrinsically tied to the sea and the fertile land it has nurtured. For generations, this stretch of coast has been a place of bounty, its economy historically rooted in dairy farming and fishing, echoes of which can still be felt in the quiet hum of agricultural life and the occasional gleam of a returning trawler. The iconic Lennox Head, a prominent headland that gives the locality its name, has long served as a sentinel, a landmark for mariners and a popular spot for those seeking panoramic views. Today, tourism plays a significant role, drawing visitors to its world-class surf breaks and the natural beauty of the surrounding national parks, including the ancient Gondwana Rainforests that climb the escarpment. The pace of life in Lennox Head is unhurried, a gentle ebb and flow that mirrors the tides, a place where the salty breeze whispers tales of resilience and quiet prosperity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lennox Head, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lennox Head, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lennox Head includes the postcode (2478), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Ballina Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lennox Head is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |