Avalon Beach vs Whale Beach
The verdict
Avalon Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.73M versus $6.63M in Whale Beach. Avalon Beach rates higher for liveability (73 vs 57). Whale Beach rates higher for education (88 vs 77). Avalon Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (83 vs 88 min).
Scores
Avalon BeachWhale Beach
| Avalon Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 62 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 77 | 88 |
| Liveability | 73 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Avalon Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,379 | 315 |
| Median age | 46 | 60 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,481 | $3,285 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.9% | 62.8% |
| Born in Australia | 74.1% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Avalon Beach Stable · Whale Beach Stable
Property
| Avalon Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.73M | $6.63M |
| Median unit price | $1.24M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,495 | $1,495 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 66 | 120 |
Median price history
Safety
| Avalon Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 58 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 10 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 154 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,628 | 2,540 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Avalon Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,098 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Avalon Beach · Whale Beach
Transport
| Avalon Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 91 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 83 | 88 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.1 km | 12.2 km |
Liveability
| Avalon Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 840 m | 100 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.3 km | 31.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 820 m | 190 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.1 km | 17.9 km |
Population & growth
| Avalon Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,379 | 315 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,438 | 317 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,525 | 319 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.14% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Avalon Beach or Whale Beach?
Avalon Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.73M versus $6.63M.
Which has better public transport, Avalon Beach or Whale Beach?
Avalon Beach and Whale Beach have similar transport scores.
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