NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Avalon Beach, 2107
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Coastal
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
Avalon Beach is a coastal established suburb where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Sea and sand are the main draw, with neighbouring coastal communities easy to explore on a free afternoon. Salt air and open horizons give the suburb a relaxed, outdoor feel year-round.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, with locals returning to favourite spots. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates excellent overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while schools and education and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 10,379
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $2,481
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 301 of 3,868
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,250
- Employment rate
- 59%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 209 / 168 / 489
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $758
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,495
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $1,200
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 75
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 168
- Against the person
- 49
- Against property
- 81
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 212 residents
- State safety percentile
- 1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault20
- Fraud22
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment25
- Malicious Damage To Property31
- Trespass21
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,098
- Avalon Public SchoolPrimary
- Barrenjoey High SchoolSecondary
- Barrenjoey Montessori SchoolPrimary
- Maria Regina Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
164 public transport stops in this suburb
- Patrick St At Joseph St
- Patrick St At Therry St
- Patrick St At William St
- Patrick St Opp Elizabeth St
- Patrick St Opp Wanawong Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
818 planning-related records
2026· 36 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Skylights, roof windows and ventilators96 PALMGROVE ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures14 CABARITA ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation158 CENTRAL ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision25 RIVERVIEW ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure91 MARINE PARADE AVALON BEACH 2107Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)67 AVALON PARADE AVALON BEACH 2107Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure138 RIVERVIEW ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Access ramp72 CABARITA ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure194 RIVERVIEW ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure89 MARINE PARADE AVALON BEACH 2107Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation181 RIVERVIEW ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 CHISHOLM AVENUE AVALON BEACH 2107Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure145 RIVERVIEW ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Seniors housing; Independent living units1 CATALINA CRESCENT AVALON BEACH 2107Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation105 RIVERVIEW ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 MARINE PARADE AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Seniors housing; Independent living units73 CENTRAL ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 RUSKIN ROWE AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation580 BARRENJOEY ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Under Assessment
- Subdivision24 PARK AVENUE AVALON BEACH 2107Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 THE APPIAN WAY AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 51 MARINE PARADE AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure62 PALMGROVE ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 RUSKIN ROWE AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation16 WHALE BEACH ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 DRESS CIRCLE ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Subdivision696 BARRENJOEY ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure78 HILLTOP ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Additional Information Requested
- Advertising and signage; Retail Premise4 17-19 OLD BARRENJOEY ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Withdrawn
February 2026
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool7 CORAL CLOSE AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 JOHN STREET AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation4 CABARITA ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development506 BARRENJOEY ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure25 HILLTOP ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure161 RIVERVIEW ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 TRENTWOOD PARK AVALON BEACH 2107Under Assessment
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure121 PALMGROVE ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Rainwater tanks8 MILGA ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 CABARITA ROAD AVALON BEACH 2107Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Landscaping structures; Minor building alterations (internal); Skylights, roof windows and ventilators28 CAPUA PLACE AVALON BEACH 2107Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
205 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Vintage CellarsAlcohol
Unit 4 17-19 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach
- Amberwaves BakeryBakery
24 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach
- Bakers DelightBakery
Unit 1;3;5 51 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach
- La BanetteBakery
26 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach
- Peterson's PiesBakery
Unit 1 27 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach
- AwakenBar
23 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach
- Bangalley BarBar
- Avalon Natural BeautyBeauty salon
Unit 2 23 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach
- Facial ImpressionsBeauty salon
Unit 4;6 51 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach
- Northern Beaches Tattoo RemovalBeauty salon
Unit 6 51 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
16 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Avalon Beach ReservePark
- Bangalley HeadlandNature reserve
- Careel Bay OvalsPark
- Careel Bay Tennis CourtsPark
- Catalpa ReservePark
- Coral ReservePark
- Des Creagh ReservePark
- Dunbar ParkPark
- Gunyah Place ReservePark
- Hitchcock ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 11
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Avalon Beach ChiropracticSimmonds Lanealternative
- Avalon Beach PharmacyAvalon Paradepharmacy
- Avalon Physiotherapy CentreBowling Green Lanephysiotherapist
- Avalon PodiatryOld Barrenjoey Roadpodiatrist
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Douglass Hanly MoirAvalon Paradesample_collection
- Evan Johnstone PodiatryOld Barrenjoey Roadpodiatrist
- Integrative Health CollectiveOld Barrenjoey Roadalternative
- Maven DentalAvalon Paradedentist
- PhysiotherapistAvalon Paradephysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Hy Brasil62 Chisholm Road ClarevilleSHR
- Loggan Rock111 Whale Beach Road AvalonSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bluey's TreehouseKevin Avenuekindergarten
- KU Avalon PreschoolAvalon Paradekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 32
- Parks (OSM)
- 18
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 81.0/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 1% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 6th in Australia
- State rank
- 4th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #2 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #2 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 110 Cabarita Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 61 Riverview Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 62 Cabarita Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 66 Avalon Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- Almaamenities47 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beachrestaurant
- Amberwaves Bakeryamenities24 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beachbakery
- Ambience in Hairamenitieshairdresser
- Anytime Fitnessamenities681 Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beachfitness_centre
- Avalon Auto RepairsamenitiesUnit 2 30 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beachcar_repair
- Avalon Beach Pharmacyamenities40 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beachpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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