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Avoca Beach, NSW 2251

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

Data updated 7 Sept 2026

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Median House

$1,700,000

market range $1.6M-$2.0M

Median Unit

$1,540,000

market range $1.4M-$1.6M

Gross Yield (houses)

2.7%

1yr Growth (houses)

-3.5%

market range -5.0% to +12.5%

Investment snapshot for Avoca Beach

Avoca Beach has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.

Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.

What works

+Avoca Beach has publicly listed data available for comparison with peer suburbs.

What to watch

!Unit gross rental yield of 2.8% means gross rent covers a smaller share of ownership costs.
!House prices have fallen 3.5% in the past year, so recent price momentum is negative.
!Vacancy rate of 3.1% is above the national average, historically associated with longer gaps between tenants.
!Houses average 77 days on market, indicating slower sales liquidity than the national median.

General information only, not personal advice. Based on PropRadar's data as of Sept 2026. Always consider your own circumstances and consult a licensed financial adviser before acting.

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Avoca Beach market and investor summary

In Avoca Beach, NSW 2251, the median house sells for around $1.7M, on a gross rental yield of 2.7% for houses. House prices have moved -3.5% over the past year and +7.7% over three years. At 3.1% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.7% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Houses also take time to sell, around 77 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Avoca Beach: people, income and schools

Avoca Beach is home to around 4,708 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 43, it reads as skewed a little older, and 82% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.

The typical household income runs to around $123,000 a year (about $2,360 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 13.9 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

Families have 10 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Avoca Beach sits about 50 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 45 for walkability and 7 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population: 4,708; +0% over 5yr
Median age: 43 years
Median household income: $123,000/yr
Households renting: 17%
Family households: 83%
Socio-economic rank: 8/10; ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km: 10; avg ICSEA 1068
Unemployment: 1.6%
Distance to CBD: 50 km
Walk score: 45/100

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Frequently asked questions about Avoca Beach

What should I check before investing in Avoca Beach?

Avoca Beach has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Avoca Beach?

The median property price in Avoca Beach, NSW 2251 is $1.7M for houses and $1.5M for units.

What rental yield does Avoca Beach show?

The gross rental yield in Avoca Beach is 2.7% for houses and 2.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Avoca Beach?

House prices in Avoca Beach are down 3.5% over the past year and up 7.7% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Avoca Beach?

The current vacancy rate in Avoca Beach is 3.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.

How many people live in Avoca Beach?

Avoca Beach has a population of approximately 4,708 residents, with a median age of 43.

What schools are near Avoca Beach?

There are 10 schools within roughly 5km of Avoca Beach. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Avoca Beach affordable to buy in?

A median house in Avoca Beach costs about 13.9 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Avoca Beach's population growing?

The population of Avoca Beach has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Avoca Beach from the CBD?

Avoca Beach is about 50 km from the CBD.

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