Is Avalon Beach or Mona Vale more expensive?

Avalon Beach has the higher median house price ($2.88M) compared with $2.45M in Mona Vale.

Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Mona Vale?

Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $875/wk in Mona Vale, making Mona Vale the more affordable rental market.

Is Avalon Beach or Mona Vale 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 Mona Vale?

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

Suburb comparison

Avalon Beach vs Mona Vale: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Avalon Beach commands a $425K premium on median property price over Mona Vale; Mona Vale is $325/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

Mona Vale

2103

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Avalon Beach (2107) and Mona Vale (2103) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Avalon Beach	Mona Vale
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B+(1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	22.4%	1.4%▲
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	$2.45M
Median unit price	$1.15M	$1.27M
Median weekly rent	$1200/wk	$875/wk
Annual price growth	+2.7%▲	+0.0%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Mona Vale leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
Walkability percentile	58	78▲

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

Which suits you?

Choose Avalon Beach if...

School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

Choose Mona Vale if...

Mona Vale leads on Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Avalon Beach or Mona Vale more expensive?: Avalon Beach has the higher median house price ($2.88M) compared with $2.45M in Mona Vale.
Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Mona Vale?: Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $875/wk in Mona Vale, making Mona Vale the more affordable rental market.
Is Avalon Beach or Mona Vale 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 Mona Vale?: Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Mona Vale has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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