Copacabana vs North Avoca
The verdict
North Avoca is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.56M versus $1.63M in Copacabana. North Avoca rates higher for liveability (60 vs 39). Copacabana has a shorter estimated CBD commute (129 vs 137 min). On the separate residential safety score, North Avoca rates higher (69 vs 64/100 in Copacabana).
Scores
| Copacabana | North Avoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 59 |
| Transport | 33 | 46 |
| Education | 68 | 73 |
| Liveability | 39 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Copacabana | North Avoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,809 | 2,318 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,143 | $2,511 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.0% | 52.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.7% | 79.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Copacabana Moderate Growth · North Avoca Moderate Growth
Property
| Copacabana | North Avoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.63M | $1.56M |
| Median unit price | $973K | $1.19M |
| House price YoY | -16.2% | -23.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Copacabana | North Avoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 214 | 345 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 320 | 86 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 249 | 173 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,026 | 2,243 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Copacabana | North Avoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,064 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Copacabana · North Avoca
Transport
| Copacabana | North Avoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 129 | 137 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.4 km | 9.3 km |
Liveability
| Copacabana | North Avoca | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 490 m | 530 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.9 km | 51.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 510 m | 560 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 9.7 km |
Population & growth
| Copacabana | North Avoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,809 | 2,318 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,826 | 2,433 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,094 | 2,899 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 1.22% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Copacabana or North Avoca?
North Avoca has the higher residential safety score (Copacabana 64/100 vs North Avoca 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Copacabana or North Avoca?
North Avoca is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.56M versus $1.63M.
Which has better public transport, Copacabana or North Avoca?
North Avoca has the higher transport score (Copacabana 33/100 vs North Avoca 46/100).
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