Avalon Beach

NSW 2107 · Northern Beaches

10,379 (2021) → 10,438 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,379

Population

$2.66M

Median house (2025)

100

Safety score

Transport score

Avalon Beach is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2107, about 29km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.66M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is right by the coast. Avalon Beach has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

29.3 km

To Sydney CBD

840 m

To coast

$1,537/wk

Median rent (house)

13.1 km

To nearest station

Demographics

10,379

Population

Median age

2.8

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Northern Beaches LGA population (est. 2025)271,738

Median household income (weekly)$2,481

vs NSW median+34.1%

Bachelor degree or higher48.9%

Born in Australia74.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,892 / 489 / 168

Top countries of birth: England (9.54%), New Zealand (1.86%), USA (1.39%), Germany (0.97%), South Africa (0.79%)

Top languages: German (1.1%), Spanish (0.88%), French (0.62%), Portuguese (0.34%), Italian (0.31%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.66M-16.7%

Median house (2025)

$1.14M-3.5%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,537 / $800 wk

Rental yield (house)3.0%

Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling58/100k

Steal from dwelling77/100k

Motor vehicle theft10/100k

Domestic assault154/100k

Robbery10/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 177 (all categories, latest year)1,705 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

Within 10km4 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1087 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Barrenjoey Montessori SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1106
Avalon Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1101
Maria Regina Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1100
Barrenjoey High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1088

Nearby (within 10km)

Bilgola Plateau Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1111
Newport Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1094
St Luke's Grammar School, Bayview CampusPrimary · Independent · 4.3km
Pittwater High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1073
Aspect Vern Barnett School, Mona ValePrimary · Independent · 5.5km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1103
Mona Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1086
Mater Maria Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 7.1kmICSEA 1086
Galstaun CollegeCombined · Independent · 7.9kmICSEA 1054
Narrabeen North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 1076
Narrabeen Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 1042
Elanora Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 1093

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

91Bus

CBD commute (est.)100 min (bus)

Nearest train stationHawkesbury River (13.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.5°C

Summer max

16.5°C

Winter max

1,300mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

42 in suburbSupermarkets

2422 in suburbCafes/Rest.

2519 in suburbParks

108 in suburbPlaygrounds

196 in suburbPools

55 in suburbGyms

33 in suburbDog parks

00 in suburbGPs

43 in suburbPharmacies

32 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

4534 in suburbSports fields

1Vets

Nearest beachAvalon Beach (820 m)

Nearest hospitalNorthern Beaches Hospital (16.1 km)

Nearest vet2.3 km

Nearest airportSydney (37.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.14%

Projected population 204110,525

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Northern Beaches

Bilgola BeachData not available34transport Whale Beach$7.10M46transport Clareville$2.39M46transport Bilgola Plateau$2.50M45transport Newport$2.98M34transport Palm Beach$5.67M42transport

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Frequently asked questions about Avalon Beach

Is Avalon Beach safe?

Avalon Beach has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,705 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Avalon Beach?

In Avalon Beach, the median house price is $2.66M and the median unit price is $1.14M. Median weekly house rent is $1,537.

How far is Avalon Beach from Sydney CBD?

Avalon Beach is about 29.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 100 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Avalon Beach?

Avalon Beach has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1099 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Avalon Beach?

Avalon Beach has a transport score of 46/100 and 91 bus stops.