Avondale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,695
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Avondale.
The postcode for Avondale is 2530 (NSW).
Avondale (2530) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Avondale has roughly 1,695 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Avondale 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, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Avondale's population at 1,695, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,695
Median age
40
Family households
73%
Lone person
26%
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
1,695
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
94
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 Avondale.
Local schools for Avondale
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Government School Catchment
Mount Brown Public School
Dapto Public School
Dapto High School
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Frequently asked
About Avondale.
- What is the Avondale postcode?
- Avondale is in the 2530 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Avondale?
- Avondale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2530, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Avondale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Avondale?
- There are 20 schools serving Avondale on this page, including Calderwood Christian School, Mount Brown Public School, Dapto Public School.
- How walkable is Avondale?
- Avondale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Avondale?
- Avondale is close to Marshall Mount, Huntley, Calderwood, Cleveland, North Macquarie.
- What is the population of Avondale?
- The population of Avondale is approximately 1,695 (2021 Census). 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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