Avoca Beach
NSW 2251 · Central Coast
4,708 (2021) → 4,737 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Avoca Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2251, about 49km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.71M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 42/100, and is right by the coast. Avoca Beach has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2251 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.16%), New Zealand (1.59%), South Africa (1.25%), Ireland (0.93%), USA (0.91%)
Top languages: Japan (0.51%), German (0.49%), French (0.4%), Portuguese (0.38%), Afrikaans (0.25%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1041 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Avoca Beach Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1081
Nearby (within 10km)
- Copacabana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1064
- Aspect Central Coast SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1030
- Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1044
- Terrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1078
- Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1004
- Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1102
- Aspect Central Coast School Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4km
- Kincumber High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1045
- Coast Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1061
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.5kmICSEA 1081
- Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1094
- Central Coast Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1112
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Avoca Beach
Is Avoca Beach safe?
Avoca Beach has a residential safety score of 56/100, 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 2,931 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Avoca Beach?
In Avoca Beach, the median house price is $1.71M and the median unit price is $1.56M. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Avoca Beach from Sydney CBD?
Avoca Beach is about 49.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 133 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Avoca Beach?
Avoca Beach has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1081 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Avoca Beach?
Avoca Beach has a transport score of 42/100 and 50 bus stops.