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Avoca Beach, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Avoca Beach is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,502. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
4,502 Population 17/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$31,333 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,333 median income, 2.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$298,600 home value, $1,493/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,502
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density17/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,333
Per Capita$31,333
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$298,600
Rent$1,493
Ownership82.9%
Housing Units1,801

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population4,502
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-33.4682°, 151.4339°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,333
Median Age43.0 years

About Avoca Beach

Avoca Beach is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,502. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Avoca Beach has a population of 4,502 with a density of 17 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,502
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
265.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Avoca Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Avoca Beach is $31,333, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,333 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $603, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 428 business establishments.

Income: Avoca Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,333
58% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,333
Avg Weekly Wage$603

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)428

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Avoca Beach is $298,600, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,493 (28% above the national average of $1,163). 82.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,801 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$298,600
6% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,493
28% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.9%
Owner-Occupied82.9%
Renter-Occupied17.1%
Housing Units1,801

Property Tax

Climate in Avoca Beach

Avoca Beach has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.7°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1128 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.7°C / 71°F 16.3° / 27.1° 106.5
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 16.4° / 26.3° 142.4
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25.1° 122.0
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 11.7° / 22.1° 102.5
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19° 111.4
Jun 11.9°C / 53°F 7.4° / 16.4° 131.4
Jul 11.2°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16° 59.1
Aug 12.1°C / 54°F 6.4° / 17.9° 62.5
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 53.1
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 10.8° / 23° 69.1
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.5° 92.3
Dec 20°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25.3° 75.5
Avoca Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area265.8 sq mi (688.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-33.4682°N, 151.4339°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 60 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 92 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 139 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 142 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 143 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 137 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 129 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 109 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 94 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 101 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 121 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 141 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 38 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 96 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 99 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 115 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 135 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 138 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 130 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in
February 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in Coldest
July 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in

Avoca Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Avoca Beach

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Avoca Beach Public School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Avoca Beach

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Triple J — AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple J (QLD) alternative, indie AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Sydney news, talk AAC 94 kbps
triple j (NSW) dance, hip-hop AAC 238 kbps
Indian link radio music MP3 128 kbps
2SM SRN Sydney news talk, sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Radio National Live 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM — AAC 192 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 — AAC+ 128 kbps
Power Cuts Radio — AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Avoca Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Henry Kendall Historical Museum
Old Sydney Town
RSL Museum
St Joseph's Boys Home Museum
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in Avoca Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Avalon Community Library0.0
Bateau Bay Village Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Gosford Regional Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Mona Vale Public Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Terry Hills Community Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Umina Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Avoca Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ettalong Markets
Ettalong Markets
Gosford City Farmers Market
Gosford City Farmers Market
Mona Vale Market
Terrigal Beach Markets
Terrigal Beach Markets
The Beaches Farmers Market
Toukley Lions Markets

Restaurants in Avoca Beach

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avoca Beach Seafoods
Avoca Thai
Chopstix

Cafes in Avoca Beach

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avoca Sands Cafe
Bakehouse Cafe
Social Junction
The Point Cafe
Waves

Cinemas in Avoca Beach

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avoca Theatre

Dentists in Avoca Beach

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avoca Beach Dental

Gas Stations in Avoca Beach

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avoca Fuel

Breweries in Avoca Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bay Rd Brewing
Bay Rd Brewing
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Modus Operandi
Six Strings Brewery
Six Strings Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Avoca Beach

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Airports Near Avoca Beach

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport—Large Airport
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip—Small Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield—Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Avoca Beach

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Avoca Beach Post Office

Treatment Centers in Avoca Beach

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Coastal Chiropractic
Narrabeen physiotherapy and sports injury centre
The Glen Centre

Explore Near Avoca Beach

Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avoca Beach

What is the population of Avoca Beach?

Avoca Beach has a population of 4,502 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Avoca Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,333, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $298,600 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,493 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Avoca Beach?

Avoca Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

How is the job market in Avoca Beach?

The job market in Avoca Beach is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $603. There are 428 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Avoca Beach?

The median home value in Avoca Beach is $298,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,493. The homeownership rate is 82.9%.

Nearby Cities

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