Moving to Avalon Beach NSW 2107
What the official numbers say about living in Avalon Beach — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $700 a week, against a median household income of $2,481 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, United States; most spoken languages besides English: German, Spanish, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Avalon Beach sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (46% of workers), while 49% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Careel Bay Wharf, 1.1 km north.
Nearest airport: Palm Beach Water Airport, 4.7 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 29 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 32 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 28 parks · 10 beaches — see them all on the Avalon Beach profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Maria Regina Primary School 500 m · Barrenjoey Montessori School 600 m · Barrenjoey High School 650 m · Avalon Public School 1.1 km · Bilgola Plateau Public School 2.1 km · Newport Public School 3.7 km · St Luke's Grammar School Bayview Campus 4.3 km · Pittwater High School 4.9 km
Groceries: Woolworths Metro 750 m · Avalon wholefoods store 850 m · IGA Local Grocer 2.3 km · Coles 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Jamieson Park 250 m · Gunyah Place Reserve 500 m · Dunbar Park 600 m · Avalon Beach Reserve 650 m · Des Creagh Reserve 700 m · Careel Bay Tennis Courts 750 m · Catalpa Reserve 800 m · Hitchcock Park 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Avalon Beach, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Laughing Kookaburra · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Magpie · Silver Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Avalon Beach, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Beach here | 10,379 | — | 10/10 | 45% |
| Bilgola Plateau | 3,650 | — | 10/10 | 38% |
| Palm Beach | 1,652 | — | 10/10 | 30% |
| Newport | 9,659 | — | 10/10 | 29% |
| Bayview | 3,807 | — | 10/10 | 53% |
| Church Point | 1,066 | — | 10/10 | 50% |
| Mona Vale | 10,877 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Northern Beaches — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Mackellar — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2107 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Avalon Beach profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $700 a week.
It sits about 29 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Northern Beaches council, and the federal seat is Mackellar.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Avalon Beach vs Newport · Avalon Beach vs Bayview.
Nearby guides: Bilgola Plateau · Palm Beach · Newport · Bayview · Church Point · Mona Vale.
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