Overall score
Avalon Beach
73.6/100
Church Point
40.3/100
Avalon Beach vs Church Point, NSW suburb comparison
Avalon Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Avalon BeachChurch Point
Crime rate
Avalon Beach
15.7 / 1k
Church Point
11.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Avalon Beach
300
Church Point
75
Population
Avalon Beach
10,379
Church Point
1,066
Metric leadAvalon Beach 7Church Point 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAvalon Beach
- Best for familiesAvalon Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleAvalon Beach
- Best for investmentAvalon Beach
- Best for best valueAvalon Beach
- Best for best schoolsAvalon Beach
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Avalon Beach | Church Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73.6/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.1/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.7 / 1k | 11.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 164 | 43 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 300 | 75 |
| Planning activity | 51 | 12 |
| Population | 10,379 | 1,066 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Avalon Beach is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Church Point is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by. Where Avalon Beach is shaped by the coast, Church Point offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Avalon Beach pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Church Point is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Avalon Beach, while Church Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.