NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
North Avoca, 2260
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
North Avoca is a coastal smaller community 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.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space against similar coastal suburbs, even with community and employment and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,318
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,511
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 171 of 967
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,509
- Employment rate
- 65%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 47 / 26 / 41
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)
- $690
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $875
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 185
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)
- 83
- Against the person
- 30
- Against property
- 34
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 35.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 77 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault72
- Fraud99
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment112
- Malicious Damage To Property98
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault84
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
Public transport
60 public transport stops in this suburb
- North Avoca Shops, Elgata Av
- Tramway Rd After Coast Rd
- Tramway Rd Opp Mulawa Cl
- Tramway Rd Opp Seasound Cres
- View St At Elgata Av
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).
204 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool7 VIEW STREET NORTH AVOCA 2260Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport18 HIBISCUS AVENUE NORTH AVOCA 2260Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool33 VIEW STREET NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation45 COAST ROAD NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation9 ELGATA AVENUE NORTH AVOCA 2260Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Footpaths - outdoor dining; Outdoor dining - general; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise15 21-23 NORTH AVOCA PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Residential Accommodation60 NORTH AVOCA PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 NORTH AVOCA PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Under Assessment
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool7 VIEW STREET NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 COAST ROAD NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)15 NORTH AVOCA PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure83 TRAMWAY ROAD NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 NORTH AVOCA PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation16 DUNCAN ROAD NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation44 LAKE STREET NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 NORTH AVOCA PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)1 OCEAN STREET NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 NORTH AVOCA PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support25 BEACHCOMBER PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool1 BAREENA AVENUE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Swimming pool9 PALMGROVE PLACE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 MULAWA CLOSE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)1/5 bareena avenue, North Avoca, NSW, 2260Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure65 LAKE SHORE DRIVE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)44 TRAMWAY ROAD NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
January 2025
- Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Footpaths - outdoor dining; Outdoor dining - general; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise15 21-23 NORTH AVOCA PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure76 TRAMWAY ROAD NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation47 EASTER PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation16 DUNCAN ROAD NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Swimming pool9 PALMGROVE PLACE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool23 TRAMWAY ROAD NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 BELLEVUE CRESCENT NORTH AVOCA 2260Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure37 NORTH AVOCA PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support25 BEACHCOMBER PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool13 NORTH AVOCA PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 TRAMWAY ROAD NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 EASTER PARADE NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 44 OCEAN STREET NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 FRANCIS ROAD NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation22 TRAMWAY ROAD NORTH AVOCA 2260Determined
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
52 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- 100 Bradleys RdBus stop
- 119 Lake Shore DrBus stop
- 12 Lake Shore DrBus stop
- 78 Bradleys RdBus stop
- 82 Lake Shore DrBus stop
- ake Shore Dr at Gulgong RdBus stop
- Bradleys Rd after Beachcomber PdeBus stop
- Bradleys Rd after Scenic HwyBus stop
- Bradleys Rd at Hibiscus AvBus stop
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
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Coast Road Bush ReserveNature reserve
- John Gray Close ReserveNature reserve
- Terrigal Palm Grove ReserveNature reserve
- The Arena Bush ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- The Precious MettleNorth Avoca Paradealternative
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 43.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 42% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2801st in Australia
- State rank
- 900th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #47 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #93 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 100 Bradleys Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 119 Lake Shore Dramenitiesbus_stop
- 12 Lake Shore Dramenitiesbus_stop
- 78 Bradleys Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 82 Lake Shore Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bradleys Rd after Beachcomber Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- Bradleys Rd after Scenic Hwyamenitiesbus_stop
- Bradleys Rd at Hibiscus Avamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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