North Avoca vs Terrigal
The verdict
North Avoca is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.56M versus $1.60M in Terrigal. North Avoca rates higher for transport (46 vs 34). North Avoca is closer to the coast (530 m vs 1.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Terrigal rates higher (74 vs 69/100 in North Avoca).
Scores
| North Avoca | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 52 |
| Transport | 46 | 34 |
| Education | 73 | 64 |
| Liveability | 60 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Avoca | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,318 | 12,730 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,511 | $2,056 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.6% | 42.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: North Avoca Moderate Growth · Terrigal Moderate Growth
Property
| North Avoca | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.56M | $1.60M |
| Median unit price | $1.19M | $1.15M |
| House price YoY | -23.5% | -5.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $875 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Avoca | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 345 | 181 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 86 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 173 | 299 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,243 | 3,700 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Avoca | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,064 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Avoca · Terrigal
Transport
| North Avoca | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 79 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 137 | 139 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.3 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| North Avoca | 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 | 1 | 31 |
| Parks | 0 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 140 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 530 m | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.0 km | 51.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 560 m | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.7 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| North Avoca | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,318 | 12,730 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,433 | 13,360 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,899 | 15,921 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.22% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Avoca or Terrigal?
Terrigal has the higher residential safety score (North Avoca 69/100 vs Terrigal 74/100).
Which is more affordable, North Avoca or Terrigal?
North Avoca is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.56M versus $1.60M.
Which has better public transport, North Avoca or Terrigal?
North Avoca has the higher transport score (North Avoca 46/100 vs Terrigal 34/100).
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