Avalon vs North Shore
The verdict
North Shore rates higher for transport (86 vs 40). North Shore is closer to the coast (640 m vs 3.0 km).
Scores
AvalonNorth Shore
| Avalon | North Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 71 |
| Transport | 40 | 86 |
| Education | 45 | 61 |
| Liveability | 23 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Avalon | North Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255 | 325 |
| Median age | 41 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,775 | $1,327 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.7% | 38.4% |
| Born in Australia | 71.8% | 77.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 1.9 |
Growth: Avalon High Growth · North Shore High Growth
Property
| Avalon | North Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Avalon | North Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 392 | 1,231 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,961 | 2,769 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 392 | 308 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 34,118 | 24,923 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Avalon | North Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Avalon · North Shore
Transport
| Avalon | North Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 139 | 107 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 790 m |
Liveability
| Avalon | North Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 640 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 52.0 km | 60.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.5 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Avalon | North Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 255 | 325 |
| Estimated 2025 | 293 | 318 |
| Projected 2041 | 381 | 485 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.53% | -0.54% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Avalon or North Shore?
North Shore has the higher transport score (Avalon 40/100 vs North Shore 86/100).
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