Avoca Beach at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
4,708
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Avoca Beach.
The postcode for Avoca Beach is 2251 (NSW).
Avoca Beach (2251) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Avoca Beach has roughly 4,708 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Avoca Beach scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Avoca Beach's population at 4,708, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,708
Median age
43
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
4,708
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
149
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
26
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Avoca Beach.
Local schools for Avoca Beach
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Government School Catchment
Avoca Beach Public School
Copacabana Public School
Terrigal Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Avoca Beach.
- What is the Avoca Beach postcode?
- Avoca Beach is in the 2251 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Avoca Beach?
- Avoca Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2251, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Avoca Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $530.
- What schools are in Avoca Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving Avoca Beach on this page, including Avoca Beach Public School, Copacabana Public School, Aspect Central Coast School.
- How walkable is Avoca Beach?
- Avoca Beach has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Avoca Beach?
- Avoca Beach is close to North Avoca, Terrigal, Picketts Valley, Copacabana, Kincumber.
- What is the population of Avoca Beach?
- The population of Avoca Beach is approximately 4,708 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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