Avoca Beach
NSW 2251 • Greater Sydney
About Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach is a popular coastal suburb on the New South Wales Central Coast, located approximately 75 kilometres north of Sydney within the Central Coast City Council area. With a population of around 4,708, the suburb is a tightly held beachside community characterised by relaxed coastal living. The median household income of $2,358 per week and a median age of 43 indicate a mix of established families, sea-changers, and professionals who value lifestyle over proximity to the city.
The centrepiece of the suburb is the iconic Avoca Beach itself — a patrolled surf beach backed by a lagoon, with a popular rock pool and a thriving café and dining scene along Avoca Drive. The area attracts surfers, families, and weekend visitors throughout the year. Local schools, boutique shops, and a strong community spirit make it a genuine village by the sea, popular with those looking to escape Sydney's pace while remaining within easy reach of the M1 motorway.
Avoca Beach falls under postcode 2251 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Terrigal electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Avoca Beach Public School ICSEA 10814382 1416 The Round Drive
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37 Bundaleer Cres
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Copacabana Public School ICSEA 10644382 1766 Pueblo St
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382 Avoca Drive
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37 Kincumber Street
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Kincumber High School ICSEA 10454369 1555 Bungoona Rd
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Kincumber Public School ICSEA 10044369 1544 Avoca Drive
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Brisbania Public School ICSEA 10144369 1246 1 High Street
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Avoca Beach by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Avoca Beach Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Avoca Beach" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 384
- 2. New Zealand 75
- 3. South Africa 59
- 4. Ireland 44
- 5. United States 43
- 6. Canada 33
- 7. Scotland 26
- 8. Wales 21
- 9. Germany 20
- 10. Netherlands 19
Ancestry 2021 Census
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