Suburb comparison
Avalon Beach vs Bilgola Beach: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Bilgola Beach commands a $3.88M premium on median property price over Avalon Beach. 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
Bilgola Beach
2107
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Avalon Beach | Bilgola Beach |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Avalon Beach leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B+(1) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 22.4% | 22.4% |
FAMILYFamily | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | C-(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 3 | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Bilgola Beach leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C▲(0) |
| Median house price | $2.88M | $6.75M |
| Median unit price | $1.15M | — |
| Median weekly rent | $1200/wk | $1200/wk |
| Annual price growth | +2.7% | +75.3%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 58 | 58 |
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
Choose Bilgola Beach if...
- Bilgola Beach leads on Finance
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Common questions
- Is Avalon Beach or Bilgola Beach more expensive?
- Bilgola Beach has the higher median house price ($6.75M) compared with $2.88M in Avalon Beach.
- Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Bilgola Beach?
- Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $1200/wk in Bilgola Beach, making Bilgola Beach the more affordable rental market.
- Is Avalon Beach or Bilgola Beach 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 Bilgola Beach?
- Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Bilgola Beach has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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