Is Avalon Beach or Bayview more expensive?

Avalon Beach has the higher median house price ($2.88M) compared with $2.73M in Bayview.

Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Bayview?

Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $900/wk in Bayview, making Bayview the more affordable rental market.

Is Avalon Beach or Bayview 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 Bayview?

Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Bayview has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Avalon Beach vs Bayview: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Avalon Beach commands a $150K premium on median property price over Bayview; Bayview is $300/wk cheaper per week to rent; Avalon Beach has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Northern Beaches

Avalon Beach

2107

Northern Beaches

Bayview

2104

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Avalon Beach (2107) and Bayview (2104) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Avalon Beach	Bayview
SAFETYSafety Avalon Beach leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B+(1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	22.4%▲	46.2%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C-(0)	B+▲(1)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	3▲	0
FINANCEFinance Avalon Beach leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C-(-1)
Median house price	$2.88M	$2.73M
Median unit price	$1.15M	—
Median weekly rent	$1200/wk	$900/wk
Annual price growth	+2.7%▲	-20.3%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Avalon Beach leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C-(-1)
Walkability percentile	58▲	14

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, Finance, Lifestyle
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family.

Choose Bayview if...

You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Family.

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Common questions

Is Avalon Beach or Bayview more expensive?: Avalon Beach has the higher median house price ($2.88M) compared with $2.73M in Bayview.
Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Bayview?: Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $900/wk in Bayview, making Bayview the more affordable rental market.
Is Avalon Beach or Bayview 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 Bayview?: Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Bayview has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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