Avoca at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
208
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Avoca.
The postcode for Avoca is 2577 (NSW).
Avoca (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Avoca has roughly 208 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Avoca scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Avoca's population at 208, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
208
Median age
54
Family households
87%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
208
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Avoca.
Local schools for Avoca
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Government School Catchment
Burrawang Public School
Kangaloon Public School
Robertson Public School
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Frequently asked
About Avoca.
- What is the Avoca postcode?
- Avoca is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Avoca?
- Avoca is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Avoca?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Avoca?
- There are 20 schools serving Avoca on this page, including Burrawang Public School, Kangaloon Public School, Robertson Public School.
- How walkable is Avoca?
- Avoca has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Avoca?
- Avoca is close to Fitzroy Falls, Burrawang, Wildes Meadow, Myra Vale, Yarrunga.
- What is the population of Avoca?
- The population of Avoca is approximately 208 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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