Avoca Beach vs Terrigal
The verdict
Terrigal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.58M versus $1.80M in Avoca Beach. Avoca Beach rates higher for transport (42 vs 33). Terrigal rates higher for liveability (60 vs 45). Avoca Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (160 vs 168 min). On the separate residential safety score, Terrigal rates higher (74 vs 56/100 in Avoca Beach).
Scores
| Avoca Beach | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 52 |
| Transport | 42 | 33 |
| Education | 67 | 64 |
| Liveability | 45 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Avoca Beach | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,708 | 12,730 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,358 | $2,056 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.9% | 42.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.9% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Avoca Beach Moderate Growth · Terrigal Moderate Growth
Property
| Avoca Beach | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.80M | $1.58M |
| Median unit price | $1.55M | $1.09M |
| House price YoY | 38.0% | -1.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Avoca Beach | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 446 | 181 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 191 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 149 | 299 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,165 | 4,140 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Avoca Beach | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,057 |
See the full school list on each profile: Avoca Beach · Terrigal
Transport
| Avoca Beach | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 50 | 79 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 160 | 168 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.5 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Avoca Beach | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 31 |
| Parks | 5 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 140 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 760 m | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 49.2 km | 51.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 800 m | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Avoca Beach | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,708 | 12,730 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,737 | 13,360 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,186 | 15,921 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Avoca Beach or Terrigal?
Terrigal has the higher residential safety score (Avoca Beach 56/100 vs Terrigal 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Avoca Beach or Terrigal?
Terrigal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.58M versus $1.80M.
Which has better schools, Avoca Beach or Terrigal?
Avoca Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Avoca Beach 1083 vs Terrigal 1057; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Avoca Beach or Terrigal?
Avoca Beach has the higher transport score (Avoca Beach 42/100 vs Terrigal 33/100).
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