North Avoca
NSW 2260 · Central Coast
2,318 (2021) → 2,433 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.
North Avoca is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2260, about 51km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.56M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 46/100, and is right by the coast. North Avoca has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2260 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.26%), New Zealand (1.51%), South Africa (1.42%), USA (1.04%), Scotland (0.65%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.95%), Greek (0.47%), Portuguese (0.43%), Mandarin (0.22%), Italian (0.22%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1040 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Terrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1078
- Aspect Central Coast SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1030
- Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1044
- Avoca Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1081
- Aspect Central Coast School Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.9km
- Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1102
- Copacabana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1064
- Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1094
- Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1004
- Central Coast Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 1112
- Central Coast Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1155
- Wamberal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1048
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Avoca
Is North Avoca safe?
North Avoca has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 2,243 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Avoca?
In North Avoca, the median house price is $1.56M. Median weekly house rent is $875.
How far is North Avoca from Sydney CBD?
North Avoca is about 51.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 137 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Avoca?
North Avoca has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Avoca?
North Avoca has a transport score of 46/100 and 30 bus stops.