Suburb comparison
Avalon Beach vs Fairlight — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Fairlight commands a $600K premium on median property price over Avalon Beach; Fairlight is $120/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
Fairlight
2094
Choose Avalon Beach if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
- Avalon Beach leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Fairlight if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Fairlight leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Avalon Beach or Fairlight more expensive?
- Fairlight has the higher median house price ($3.48M) compared with $2.88M in Avalon Beach.
- Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Fairlight?
- Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $1080/wk in Fairlight, making Fairlight the more affordable rental market.
- Is Avalon Beach or Fairlight 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 Fairlight?
- Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Fairlight has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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