North Avoca at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
2,318
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about North Avoca.
The postcode for North Avoca is 2260 (NSW).
North Avoca (2260) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
North Avoca has roughly 2,318 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
North Avoca scores 22/100 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.
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 North Avoca's population at 2,318, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,318
Median age
41
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
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)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$545/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
2,318
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
56
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.
22
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Avoca.
Local schools for North Avoca
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Government School Catchment
Avoca Beach Public School
Terrigal Public School
Terrigal High 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 North Avoca.
- What is the North Avoca postcode?
- North Avoca is in the 2260 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is North Avoca?
- North Avoca is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2260, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Avoca?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $545.
- What schools are in North Avoca?
- There are 20 schools serving North Avoca on this page, including Avoca Beach Public School, Aspect Central Coast School, Terrigal Public School.
- How walkable is North Avoca?
- North Avoca has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near North Avoca?
- North Avoca is close to Avoca Beach, Terrigal, Picketts Valley, Copacabana, Kincumber.
- What is the population of North Avoca?
- The population of North Avoca is approximately 2,318 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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