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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)

65
Overall score

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

10,379
Population
$2.66M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
46
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
46
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

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:

6
Break & enter dwelling58/100k
8
Steal from dwelling77/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft10/100k
16
Domestic assault154/100k
1
Robbery10/100k
9
Non-domestic assault87/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

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

79

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

18
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
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

46
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
7h
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

Fitness

24

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

5
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
3
Public pools
45
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

40

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

25
Parks
14
Nature reserves
5
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

25

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
11
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

15

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
26
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.19

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

16

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.48

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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 available34transportWhale Beach$7.10M46transportClareville$2.39M46transportBilgola Plateau$2.50M45transportNewport$2.98M34transportPalm 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.