New South Wales location profile
Skennars Head NSW 2478
Skennars Head is a quiet coastal suburb in Ballina Shire, tucked between Lennox Head and East Ballina. It offers a relaxed beachside lifestyle with headland views, access to surf beaches, and family-friendly new estates.
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Why families consider Skennars Head
Predominantly families, professionals and retirees drawn to surf, coastal walks and a low-key village feel; residents commute to Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron for work, services and dining.
Amenities & services
- Epiq Marketplace (Lennox Head) – supermarkets and specialty stores
- Lennox Head village shops and cafes
- Ballina Fair Shopping Centre (Ballina)
- Ballina Central Shopping Centre (Ballina)
- Ballina District Hospital (Ballina)
- Lennox Head Medical Centre (Lennox Head)
- Beachfront cafes and restaurants in Lennox Head and East Ballina
- Lennox Head Library (Mackney Ln, Lennox Head)
- Ballina Library (River St, Ballina)
- Alstonville Library (Main St, Alstonville)
Transport & connectivity
- No train station; nearest heavy rail at Casino (~80km west)
- CDC Northern Rivers bus 640 Ballina–Lennox Head–Byron Bay (stops along The Coast Road)
- CDC Northern Rivers local routes via East Ballina to Ballina (e.g., 641/645)
- The Coast Road (Tourist Drive 30) through Skennars Head
- Ross Lane interchange to Pacific Motorway (M1)
- North Creek Road connection to Ballina
- Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (~10–15 min drive)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Sharpes Beach and Boulder Beach for surfing and swimming
- Ballina–Lennox Head coastal walking and cycle path
- Lennox Head Cultural Centre (events and community programs)
- Epiq sports fields and skate park (Lennox Head)
- Ballina Indoor Sports Centre and aquatic facilities (Ballina)
- Sharpes Beach Reserve
- Boulder Beach Reserve
- Skennars Headland Reserve
- Pat Morton Lookout & Headland (nearby)
- Lake Ainsworth Reserve (nearby)
Education context
Limited local early learning in Skennars Head/Lennox Head with additional options in Ballina; under‑2 places can have waitlists—apply early.
- Southern Cross University – Lismore campus (East Lismore, ~35–40km west)
- Southern Cross University – Gold Coast campus (Bilinga, QLD, ~80km north)
- Griffith University – Gold Coast (Southport/Parklands, ~90–100km north)