Overall score
Avoca Beach
61.8/100
Terrigal
54.3/100
Avoca Beach vs Terrigal, NSW Suburb Comparison
Avoca Beach for retirees and families; Terrigal for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Avoca BeachTerrigal
Crime rate
Avoca Beach
27.7 / 1k
Terrigal
35.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Avoca Beach
133
Terrigal
206
Population
Avoca Beach
4,708
Terrigal
12,730
Metric leadAvoca Beach 4Terrigal 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAvoca Beach
- Best for familiesAvoca Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleAvoca Beach
- Best for investmentTerrigal
- Best for best schoolsAvoca 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 | Avoca Beach | Terrigal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.5/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.7 / 1k | 35.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 97 | 156 |
| Walkability | 52.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 206 |
| Planning activity | 46 | 50 |
| Green cover | 10.4% | 11.9% |
| Population | 4,708 | 12,730 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Avoca Beach is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Terrigal is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Avoca Beach is stronger for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and overall desirability; Terrigal answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Avoca Beach, while Terrigal remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.