Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bilgola vs Avalon.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Bilgola edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bilgola (1091) sits above Avalon (1088).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Bilgola edges out on average school ICSEA (1091 vs 1088).

Common questionsBilgola vs Avalon

Common questions

Does Bilgola or Avalon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bilgola scores 1091 vs 1088 in Avalon. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Bilgola
Metric
Avalon

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$750/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$750/wk
$638/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$638/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
0
85
Bike score
60
15,422
Population
15,422
47
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
15
1091
Avg ICSEA
1088

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).