Skennars Head NSW 2478 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Skennars Head is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2478). The median sale price is $1.77M (+200% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $780/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.3%. It has a population of about 1,303 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $930,950 |
| 2022 | $1,260,512 |
| 2023 | $1,340,000 |
| 2024 | $1,485,000 |
| 2025 | $1,500,000 |
| 2026 | $1,775,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $610 |
| 3-bedroom | $780 |
| 4+ bed | $900 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly land (40% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 1,303
- Median age: 47
- Median weekly household income: $1,674
- Average household size: 2.5
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1040 · 79th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1030 · 76th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Transport
Nearest station: Lennox Head Coach Stop (train), about 3.9 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Skennars Head?
The median sale price in Skennars Head NSW 2478 is $1,775,000, up 200% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Skennars Head?
The median weekly rent in Skennars Head (postcode 2478) is $780 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Skennars Head?
The estimated gross rental yield in Skennars Head is about 2.3%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
Nearby suburbs
- Ballina 2478
- East Ballina 2478
- Lennox Head 2478
- Kinvara 2478
- Cumbalum 2478
- West Ballina 2478
- Tintenbar 2478
- Teven 2478
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.