Skennars Head
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Skennars Head, NSW 2478.
About Skennars Head
Welcome to Skennars Head
Market snapshot
Skennars Head property market
Median sale price
$1.78m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$1,150
per week
Gross rental yield
3.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.63m
Median
$1.78m
Premium
$2.53m
Days on market
52
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
14
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +3.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Skennars Head by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Skennars Head, NSW 2478.
Population
1,303
residents (2021)
Median age
47
years
Household income
$1,674
median, per week
Median rent
$550
per week
Median mortgage
$2,297
per month
Mortgage / income
32%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Skennars Head
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Skennars Head
$1.01m
1 Aqua Walk
Sold ~July 2026
$2.20m
8 Monivae Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.75m
239 Hutley Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.72m
16 Sand Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.68m
6 Isabella Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$1.90m
15 Killarney Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
$2.50m
12 Greenview Place
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Skennars Head suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Skennars Head?
The median house price in Skennars Head, NSW is $1.78m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 8.5%.
How much is rent in Skennars Head?
The median weekly rent in Skennars Head is around $1,150 per week.
Is Skennars Head a good place to live?
Skennars Head is a town in the Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales. Skennars Head is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,303 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Skennars Head?
Skennars Head has a population of 1,303 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 47.
What schools are in Skennars Head?
There is 1 school in or near Skennars Head, including Xavier Catholic College Ballina.
How long do homes take to sell in Skennars Head?
Properties in Skennars Head take around 52 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Skennars Head?
Entry-level properties in Skennars Head start around $1.63m, while premium homes reach $2.53m.
What suburbs are near Skennars Head?
Suburbs near Skennars Head include East Ballina, Lennox Head and Ballina.
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