October 2026 data · Ballina · NSW
Skennars Head house prices: median price and growth
- Median house
- $1.80m ▲ +5.3% in 12 months
- Median unit
- $1.15m ▼ −19.3% in 12 months
The median house price in Skennars Head is $1.80m (October 2026), up 5.3% over 12 months. Units have a median of $1.15m, down 19.3% over 12 months. That puts Skennars Head above the typical Ballina suburb ($1.37m) and the dearest of the 4 suburbs around it.
Skennars Head price changes
| Type | Median | 3 mo | 6 mo | 12 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $1.80m | ▲ +1.4% | ▲ +2.9% | ▲ +5.3% |
| Unit | $1.15m | ▲ +135.9% | ▲ +41.1% | ▼ −19.3% |
Changes compare the median with three, six and twelve months earlier. A dash means too few sales for a reliable figure. How these figures are worked out.
Skennars Head compared with nearby suburbs
Suburbs within about 1 km of Skennars Head, dearest house median first. Select a column heading to sort.
| House | Unit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skennars Head | $1.80m | ▲ +1.4% | ▲ +2.9% | ▲ +5.3% | $1.15m | ▲ +135.9% | ▲ +41.1% | ▼ −19.3% |
| Lennox Head | $1.58m | ▲ +0.2% | ▼ −1.4% | ▲ +1.6% | $1.27m | ▲ +3.7% | ▲ +3.7% | ▲ +7.8% |
| East Ballina | $1.41m | ▲ +1.1% | ▲ +3.5% | ▲ +10.0% | $880k | ▲ +3.2% | ▲ +4.6% | ▼ −2.2% |
| Ballina | $922k | ▼ −5.9% | ▼ −4.5% | ▲ +2.7% | $720k | 0.0% | ▼ −1.4% | ▲ +2.9% |
Living in Skennars Head
From the 2021 ABS Census: Skennars Head against the Ballina council area and NSW. Council and state percentages count all their residents; their medians are the middle suburb by population.
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| Figure | Skennars Head | Ballina (council) | NSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| People | |||
| Population | 1,303 | 46,236 | 8,072,118 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 | 39 |
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| Born overseas | 11.7% | 12.7% | 29.3% |
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| Work and education | |||
| Median household income | $1,674/wk | $1,554/wk | $1,888/wk |
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| Rented | 15.9% | 26.7% | 32.5% |
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🔒 Age, occupation and ancestry breakdowns for Skennars Head, its council and NSW
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021. More figures, maps and the 2016 Census are in Location Insights.
Crime in Skennars Head
Recorded criminal incidents in the 12 months to June 2026, by offence category, against the 12 months before. Busiest categories first.
| Offence category | 12 months to June 2026 | 12 months before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 20 | 18 | ▲ +2 |
| Assault | 4 | 1 | ▲ +3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 2 | ▲ +2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 1 | ▲ +3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 | ▲ +1 |
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), on ABS suburb boundaries. Every category and month since 1995 is in the Crime Explorer.
Common questions
What is the median house price in Skennars Head?
The median house price in Skennars Head was $1.80m in October 2026, up 5.3% on a year earlier. The typical Ballina suburb median was $1.37m.
What is the median unit price in Skennars Head?
The median unit price in Skennars Head was $1.15m in October 2026, down 19.3% over 12 months.
Is Skennars Head more expensive than nearby suburbs?
Of the 3 neighbouring suburbs with a median house price, 0 are dearer than Skennars Head and 3 are cheaper or the same.
Where does this data come from?
Prices come from REA sales data for October 2026, all bedroom counts, refreshed monthly. Medians cover sales over the past 12 months; changes are shown only where at least 10 homes of that type sold.