Avalon Beach, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Avalon Beach NSW is 10,379 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Avalon Beach is $995 per week ($51,740 per year). Median rent in Avalon Beach is $700 per week ($3,033 per month). Avalon Beach has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Avalon Beach has a population density of 2,014 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Avalon Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (53.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Avalon Beach is $3,250.

There were 35 recorded offences in Avalon Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (13 offences).

Population
10,379
Census 2021
Median income
$995/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$700/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Avalon Beach vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Avalon Beach is $995 a week, 30% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 363rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $700 a week, $315 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 28.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 46, 3 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAvalon BeachTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$995/wk$765/wk +30%$766/wk
Household income$2,481/wk$1,704/wk +46%$1,637/wk
Rent$700/wk$385/wk +82%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,250/mo$1,965/mo +65%$1,733/mo
Median age4643 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.2%22.6% +5.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Avalon Beach, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Avalon Beach Population

10,379 residents at the 2021 Census.

Avalon Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$995/wk
$51,740 per year
Ranked 1,251 of 14,663
Median Rent
$700/wk
$3,033 per month
Ranked 85 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,250/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Avalon Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $2,481/wk
Median rent $700/wk
Rent to income 28.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Avalon Beach against your income

About $10,751 a month
Median rent $700/wk
Left after rent $1,781/wk
Rent share 28.2%

Avalon Beach Schools

5
schools nearby
3
government
1103
avg ICSEA score
2,079
total students
Bilgola Plateau Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 344 students
1121
ICSEA
Barrenjoey Montessori School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 50 students
1115
ICSEA
Maria Regina Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 154 students
1102
ICSEA
Avalon Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 666 students
1094
ICSEA
Barrenjoey High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 865 students
1081
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Avalon Beach, New South Wales: 33.6290°S, 151.3269°E

Avalon Beach Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Avalon Beach

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (5,069) Female 51.2% (5,313)

Population Density

2,014
people per km²
10,379 people · 5.2 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,891
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
9.5%
New Zealand
1.9%
United States of America
1.4%
Germany
1.0%
South Africa
0.8%
Scotland
0.8%
Canada
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
1.1%
Spanish
0.9%
French
0.6%
Portuguese
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Greek
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
49.7%
Australian
34.2%
Irish
14.9%
Scottish
13.6%
German
4.7%
Italian
3.3%
Dutch
2.4%
French
1.5%
New Zealander
1.2%
Welsh
1.1%
Chinese
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
53.5%
Catholic
16.7%
Anglican
15.2%
Not stated
4.5%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%
Christian (other)
1.4%
Buddhism
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.5% 4,503
Separated
2.5% 209
Divorced
9.2% 770
Widowed
5.3% 442
Never married
29.6% 2,489

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.1%
Couple: no children
25.7%
Couple: no children under 15
21.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.1%
One parent: children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
32.7%
3 persons
15.1%
4 persons
18.9%
5 persons
9.9%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Avalon Beach

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,561 occupied private dwellings in Avalon Beach at the 2021 Census, 15.7% were rented, 45.2% owned outright and 37.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 33 dwellings
Owned outright
45.2% 1,609 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.5% 1,335 dwellings
Rented
15.7% 559 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 33 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.2%
2 bedrooms
14.9%
3 bedrooms
32.7%
4 bedrooms
34.0%
5 bedrooms
11.4%
6+ bedrooms
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.7%
$300-$449/mo
0.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
3.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
30.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.0%
1 vehicle
28.4%
2 vehicles
43.7%
3 vehicles
15.8%
4+ vehicles
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Avalon Beach

Employment

Employed full-time
33.0% 2,504 people
Employed part-time
25.5% 1,930 people
Unemployed
2.5% 187 people
Not in labour force
39.1% 2,961 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
35.0%
Managers
24.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Community & Personal Service
7.0%
Sales Workers
5.4%
Labourers
3.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
4.4%
$800-$999/wk
3.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
30.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500+/wk
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.9%
Did not go to work
21.8%
Walked only
4.9%
Car (passenger)
3.1%
Bus
1.4%
Truck
1.3%
Other
0.9%
Bicycle
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
77.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.7%
Certificate III/IV
21.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.1%
Postgraduate Degree
12.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.7%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.5%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Architecture & Building
10.6%
Creative Arts
10.1%
Engineering
10.1%
Health
9.7%
Education
8.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.5%
Information Technology
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.3%
Secondary: Government
23.8%
Vocational Education
10.1%
Pre-school
10.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.5%
Primary: Catholic
3.9%
Secondary: Catholic
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.8%
Has need for assistance
3.3%
Need for assistance not stated
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
567
Asthma
336
Arthritis
308
Heart disease
250
Cancer
177
Diabetes
136
Lung condition
120
Stroke
70
Kidney disease
57
Dementia
36

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.5% 1,089
Did not provide
86.5% 6,970

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.9% 1,610
Not a volunteer
80.1% 6,482

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 7
Previously served
1.9% 154
Never served
98.0% 7,945

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.5%
1 child
10.8%
2 children
34.6%
3 children
20.0%
4 children
5.4%
5+ children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
46
1951: 1960
106
1961: 1970
264
1971: 1980
289
1981: 1990
356
1991: 2000
335
2001: 2010
498
2011: 2015
241
2016
52
2017
27
2018
34
2019
64
2020
59
2021
12

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.3%
moved in the last year
36.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,729
Moved from NSW
580
Moved: same area (SA2)
468
Moved from overseas
103
Moved from VIC
28
Moved from QLD
14
Moved from ACT
6
Moved from TAS
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.3%
5: 14 hours
34.3%
15: 29 hours
16.6%
30+ hours
10.4%
Did not do domestic work
16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.7%
Step family: no other children
9.8%
Blended family: no other children
1.8%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Avalon Beach Crime Statistics

35 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
13
Other Against Property
7
Assault
4
Sexual Offences
4
Other Against Person
3
Property Damage
3
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Avalon Beach

The closest suburb to Avalon Beach is Bilgola Plateau, 2.1 km away.

Bilgola Plateau
2.1 km away · income $1,062/wk · rent $895/wk
Newport (NSW)
3.3 km away · income $1,126/wk · rent $600/wk
Palm Beach (NSW)
3.4 km away · income $1,295/wk · rent $895/wk
Church Point
4.9 km away · income $1,161/wk · rent $1,073/wk
Bayview (NSW)
5.0 km away · income $876/wk · rent $850/wk
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5.8 km away · income $1,020/wk · rent $650/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avalon Beach

What is the population of Avalon Beach NSW?

The population of Avalon Beach NSW is 10,379 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,014 people per km². Avalon Beach is ranked #606 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Avalon Beach?

The median personal income in Avalon Beach NSW is $995 per week, or $51,740 per year. The median household income is $2,481 per week. Family income is $2,891 per week. Avalon Beach is ranked #1,251 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Avalon Beach?

Median rent in Avalon Beach NSW is $700 per week ($3,033 per month). Rent represents 28.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Avalon Beach ranks #85 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Avalon Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Avalon Beach NSW is $3,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Avalon Beach?

The median age in Avalon Beach NSW is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Avalon Beach a good suburb to live in?

Avalon Beach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 10,379. The median income is $995/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10112. All dollar figures in AUD.