Avalon Beach vs Clareville
The verdict
Avalon Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.66M versus $3.08M in Clareville. Clareville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (96 vs 100 min).
Scores
Avalon BeachClareville
| Avalon Beach | Clareville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 67 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 77 | 80 |
| Liveability | 73 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Avalon Beach | Clareville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,379 | 822 |
| Median age | 46 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,481 | $2,802 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.9% | 52.2% |
| Born in Australia | 74.1% | 69.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Avalon Beach Stable · Clareville Stable
Property
| Avalon Beach | Clareville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.66M | $3.08M |
| Median unit price | $1.14M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -16.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,537 | $1,537 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Avalon Beach | Clareville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 58 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 10 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 154 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,705 | 1,947 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Avalon Beach | Clareville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,099 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Avalon Beach · Clareville
Transport
| Avalon Beach | Clareville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 91 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 96 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.1 km | 12.7 km |
Liveability
| Avalon Beach | Clareville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 0 |
| Parks | 19 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 6 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 840 m | 160 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.3 km | 28.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 820 m | 260 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.1 km | 14.6 km |
Population & growth
| Avalon Beach | Clareville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,379 | 822 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,438 | 827 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,525 | 834 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.14% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Avalon Beach or Clareville?
Avalon Beach and Clareville have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Avalon Beach or Clareville?
Avalon Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.66M versus $3.08M.
Which has better public transport, Avalon Beach or Clareville?
Avalon Beach and Clareville have similar transport scores.
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