Is Avalon Beach or Collaroy more expensive?

Collaroy has the higher median house price ($3.64M) compared with $2.88M in Avalon Beach.

Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Collaroy?

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

Is Avalon Beach or Collaroy 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 Collaroy?

Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Collaroy has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Avalon Beach vs Collaroy: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Collaroy commands a $763K premium on median property price over Avalon Beach; Collaroy 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

Collaroy

2097

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Avalon Beach (2107) and Collaroy (2097) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Avalon Beach	Collaroy
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B+(1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	22.4%	17.0%▲
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C-(0)	B-▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	3▲	2
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C-(0)
Median house price	$2.88M	$3.64M
Median unit price	$1.15M	$1.16M
Median weekly rent	$1200/wk	$900/wk
Annual price growth	+2.7%	+12.8%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Avalon Beach leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C+(0)
Walkability percentile	58▲	48

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 Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

Choose Collaroy if...

You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Avalon Beach or Collaroy more expensive?: Collaroy has the higher median house price ($3.64M) compared with $2.88M in Avalon Beach.
Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Collaroy?: Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $900/wk in Collaroy, making Collaroy the more affordable rental market.
Is Avalon Beach or Collaroy 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 Collaroy?: Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Collaroy has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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