SKENNARS HEAD
SKENNARS HEAD Property Overview
Local Schools (1)
Catholic (1)
Xavier Catholic College Ballina
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About SKENNARS HEAD
Skennars Head is located in Regional NSW. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 1,303 with a density of 175 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,349,000, below Sydney average; unit median $940,000, above Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, Catholic school Xavier Catholic College Ballina has 81.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1919 per 100,000, 0.29x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 44.21%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (40.37%) and Irish (19.26%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Skennars Head has a house median of $1,349,000 and unit median of $940,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Skennars Head has a crime rate of 1919 per 100,000, which is 0.29x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Xavier Catholic College Ballina, 2024 HSC results: 81 Distinguished Achievers, 4 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 66.1.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Skennars Head has a population of 1,303, with Chinese comprising 0.80%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (44.21%), Aust (40.37%), Irish (19.26%), Scottish (14.05%), Italian (4.76%).
Skennars Head is approximately 746.3km from Sydney CBD, about 471 minutes by car or 839 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.