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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)

51
Overall score

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

4,708
Population
$1.80M
Median house (2025)
56
Safety score
42
Transport score

Avoca Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2251, about 49km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.80M 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.

49.2 km
To Sydney CBD
760 m
To coast
$720/wk
Median rent (house)
9.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,708
Population
43
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$2,358
vs NSW median+27.5%
Bachelor degree or higher44.9%
Born in Australia76.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,335 / 112 / 88

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

$1.80M+38.0%
Median house (2025)
$1.55M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$720 / $645 wk
Rental yield (house)2.1%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

56
Residential

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

21
Break & enter dwelling446/100k
4
Steal from dwelling85/100k
9
Motor vehicle theft191/100k
7
Domestic assault149/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
6
Non-domestic assault127/100k

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: 149 (all categories, latest year)3,165 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

84

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

42
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1041 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Avoca Beach Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1083

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Copacabana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1058
  • Aspect Central Coast SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1020
  • Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1040
  • Terrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1074
  • Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 999
  • Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1095
  • Aspect Central Coast School Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4km
  • Kincumber High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1030
  • Coast Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1090
  • Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.5kmICSEA 1073
  • Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1077
  • Central Coast Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1107

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

42
50Bus
CBD commute (est.)160 min (bus)
Nearest train stationGosford (9.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
109 in suburbCafes/Rest.
65 in suburbParks
54 in suburbPlaygrounds
1385 in suburbPools
20 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
21 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
235 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachAvoca Beach (800 m)
Nearest hospitalGosford Hospital (9.9 km)
Nearest vet9.6 km
Nearest airportSydney (57.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

28

Limited facilities

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

2
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
23
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

27

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

6
Parks
6
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

41

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
8
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

40

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
10
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.42

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

3

Childcare desert

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

1
Long Day Care
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.21

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.15%
Projected population 20415,186
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Copacabana$1.59M32transportBensville$1.16M28transportErina$1.04M34transportErina HeightsData not available35transportGreen Point (Central Coast)$1.22M51transportBouddiData not available0transport

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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 3,165 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Avoca Beach?

In Avoca Beach, the median house price is $1.80M and the median unit price is $1.55M. Median weekly house rent is $720.

How far is Avoca Beach from Sydney CBD?

Avoca Beach is about 49.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 160 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Avoca Beach?

Avoca Beach has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1083 (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.

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.