Skennars 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 Skennars Head, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Skennars 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 | -28.833 |
| Longitude | 153.58867 |
| Population | 1,224 |
| Density | 163.2 /km² |
| Area | 7.5 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 2478 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 604 km north-northeast |
Skennars Head is a locality in the Ballina Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,224. The locality covers an area of 7.5 km², giving a population density of about 163.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 604 km north-northeast of Sydney. Skennars Head is located at 28.8330°S, 153.5887°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2478. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Skennars Head unfurls itself along the dramatic coastline, a place where emerald hills tumble towards the restless blue of the Pacific. It lies 86.9 km south-south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 167°T), and is situated 2.4 km east of Ballina. The air here carries the perpetual tang of salt and the distant rumble of surf, a constant reminder of the ocean's embrace. The landscape is a vibrant tapestry of undulating terrain, where swathes of verdant pasture give way to patches of dense, coastal bushland, the colours bleeding into one another under the generous Queensland sun. Here, the light at dusk has a particular quality, softening the edges of the world and casting long, painterly shadows that stretch across the land, imbuing the very atmosphere with a quiet, contemplative mood.
The history of Skennars Head is intrinsically linked to the sea and the fertile land that cradles it. For generations, its economy has been shaped by the bounty of both, with fishing boats often dotting the harbour and the rich soil supporting thriving agricultural ventures. While the days of large-scale farming have evolved, the spirit of connection to the land persists, visible in the well-tended gardens and the lingering scent of freshly cut grass. The local roads, worn smooth by countless journeys, whisper tales of travellers who have passed through, drawn to the natural beauty and the unhurried rhythm of life. Skennars Head, though not a grand metropolis, possesses a distinct character, a serene stoicism that resonates with the enduring power of its coastal setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Skennars 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 Skennars Head, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Skennars 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 Skennars 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. |