Avoca Beach vs Picketts Valley
The verdict
Avoca Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.71M versus $2.96M in Picketts Valley. Avoca Beach rates higher for transport (42 vs 25). Picketts Valley rates higher for liveability (59 vs 45). Avoca Beach is closer to the coast (760 m vs 2.7 km).
Scores
Avoca BeachPicketts Valley
| Avoca Beach | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 50 |
| Transport | 42 | 25 |
| Education | 67 | 70 |
| Liveability | 45 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Avoca Beach | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,708 | 221 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,358 | $2,971 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.9% | 49.5% |
| Born in Australia | 76.9% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.5 |
Growth: Avoca Beach Moderate Growth · Picketts Valley Stable
Property
| Avoca Beach | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.71M | $2.96M |
| Median unit price | $1.56M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -12.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Avoca Beach | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 446 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 191 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 149 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,931 | 3,167 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Avoca Beach | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,081 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Avoca Beach · Picketts Valley
Transport
| Avoca Beach | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 50 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 133 | 134 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.5 km | 7.2 km |
Liveability
| Avoca Beach | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 760 m | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 49.2 km | 50.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 800 m | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Avoca Beach | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,708 | 221 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,737 | 221 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,186 | 231 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Avoca Beach or Picketts Valley?
Avoca Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.71M versus $2.96M.
Which has better public transport, Avoca Beach or Picketts Valley?
Avoca Beach has the higher transport score (Avoca Beach 42/100 vs Picketts Valley 25/100).
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