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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

MetricAvalon BeachBilgola Beach
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%▲
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage22.4%22.4%
Schools in postcode33

Choose Avalon Beach if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house

Choose Bilgola Beach if...

  • Bilgola Beach leads on 2 of the 2 head-to-head metrics

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.

Full suburb profiles

Avalon Beach 2107 →Bilgola Beach 2107 →