Wollongong City Council
Avon
Avon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,934
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Avon.
Avon (2574) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Avon has roughly 5,934 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Avon 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Avon's population at 5,934, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
5,934
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$353/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,934
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Avon.
Local schools for Avon
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Government School Catchment
Dapto Public School
Dapto High School
Mount Kembla Public School
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Frequently asked
About Avon.
- What is the Avon postcode?
- Avon is in the 2574 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Avon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $353.
- What schools are in Avon?
- There are 20 schools serving Avon on this page, including Dapto Public School, Dapto High School, Mount Kembla Public School.
- How walkable is Avon?
- Avon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Avon?
- Avon is close to Mount Lindsey, Wongawilli, Dombarton, Huntley, Horsley.
- What is the population of Avon?
- Avon has approximately 5,934 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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