Overall score
Avalon Beach
73.6/100
Palm Beach
50.7/100
Avalon Beach vs Palm Beach, 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 BeachPalm Beach
Crime rate
Avalon Beach
15.7 / 1k
Palm Beach
—
Nearby amenities
Avalon Beach
300
Palm Beach
131
Population
Avalon Beach
10,379
Palm Beach
1,652
Metric leadAvalon Beach 7Palm Beach 11 tiedacross 9 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 | Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73.6/100 | 50.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.1/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.7 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 164 | 57 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 300 | 131 |
| Planning activity | 46 | 38 |
| Population | 10,379 | 1,652 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Avalon Beach is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Palm Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
Avalon Beach tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Palm Beach stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Avalon Beach, while Palm Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.