Thinking about buying your first home in Avalon Beach (2107)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Avalon Beach is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Avalon Beach a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Avalon Beach (2107) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Avalon Beach suits established, high-income households who have already built equity elsewhere and are trading up for a coastal lifestyle. The median house price of $2,875,000 puts it well beyond most first home buyers, and the median household income of $2,481 per week reflects a community that is already financially settled. The 83% owner-occupancy rate and median age of 46 suggest a stable, long-term resident base. The 22 parks within 1.6 kilometres and 21 cafes reinforce a relaxed, village-oriented daily life.
Who would not love it
The 68-minute off-peak drive to the CBD is a real commitment, and there is no sugar-coating that. First home buyers are locked out entirely, with the median house price ineligible for the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme. Bushfire-prone land covers 22.4% of the postcode, which is a material risk you need to price into insurance and building decisions. Walkability sits at only the 57th percentile, so car dependency is the reality for most errands despite the village feel.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire risk overlay for any individual property you are considering, as 22.4% coverage means exposure varies significantly lot by lot, and BAL ratings will affect construction costs and insurance premiums. - Check the secondary school's ICSEA of 1099 against your family's expectations, and verify current enrolment zones directly with the school, as boundaries can shift. - Obtain a full insurance quote before exchange, factoring in both bushfire exposure and coastal location, as combined premiums in this postcode can be substantially higher than Sydney averages.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Avalon Beach?
BOCSAR · AVALON BEACH 2107
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,70512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−79%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Northern Beaches
Within LGA: Northern Beaches
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT56%62 reports
ASSAULT24%26 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT20%22 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED64%
NON-DOMESTIC36%
Across 25 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · All
Small sample
$695per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2107
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2107. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Avalon Beach is the primary suburb with postcode 2107 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Avalon Beach is the main locality.
Which local government area is Avalon Beach in?
Avalon Beach (2107) is located in the Northern Beaches local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Avalon Beach?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Avalon Beach (2107) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Avalon Beach flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Avalon Beach. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Avalon Beach?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Avalon Beach (2107), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Avalon Beach (2107) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Avalon Beach (2107). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Avalon Beach changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Avalon Beach (2107) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
