Is Avalon Beach or Balgowlah more expensive?

Balgowlah has the higher median house price ($3.31M) compared with $2.88M in Avalon Beach.

Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Balgowlah?

Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $850/wk in Balgowlah, making Balgowlah the more affordable rental market.

Is Avalon Beach or Balgowlah at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Avalon Beach vs Balgowlah?

Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Balgowlah has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Avalon Beach vs Balgowlah: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Balgowlah commands a $435K premium on median property price over Avalon Beach; Balgowlah is $350/wk cheaper per week to rent; Balgowlah has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Northern Beaches

Avalon Beach

2107

Northern Beaches

Balgowlah

2093

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Avalon Beach (2107) and Balgowlah (2093) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Avalon Beach	Balgowlah
SAFETYSafety Avalon Beach leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B-(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	22.4%▲	27.1%
FAMILYFamily Balgowlah leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-(0)	B+▲(1)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	3	6▲
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$2.88M	$3.31M
Median unit price	$1.15M	$1.45M
Median weekly rent	$1200/wk	$850/wk
Annual price growth	+2.7%▲	+1.7%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Balgowlah leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
Walkability percentile	58	70▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Avalon Beach if...

Avalon Beach leads on Safety
You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Finance.

Choose Balgowlah if...

Balgowlah leads on Family, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Avalon Beach or Balgowlah more expensive?: Balgowlah has the higher median house price ($3.31M) compared with $2.88M in Avalon Beach.
Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Balgowlah?: Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $850/wk in Balgowlah, making Balgowlah the more affordable rental market.
Is Avalon Beach or Balgowlah at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Avalon Beach vs Balgowlah?: Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Balgowlah has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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