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VIC · Pyrenees Council

Avoca, 3467

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,409

Growth (1 yr)

-0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.7%

Median age

51

Median income

$923/wk

Employment rate

41.3%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$344,000

Languages at home

1.4%non-English

Most common: French

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

38/100
Below average

811th in VIC

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Heritage area
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Avoca is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Heritage area, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

Avoca sits in Pyrenees Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses serve the suburb. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment, plus schools and education trail behind.

At a glance

Avoca snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$344k

-15% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,409

-0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#153

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

65th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

4th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

31st

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
38.0/100 — Below average
National rank
4121st in Australia
State rank
811th in VIC
Peer rank
#153 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#348 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$344,000
Median price change
-15.1%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,409(June 2025)

-0.1% annual · +4.7% over 5 years · 4th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.1%
5-year growth
+4.7%
Change in 1 year
-2
Change in 5 years
+63
Growth rank in VIC
4th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,450), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,356
Median age
51
Median household income / week
$923
Dwelling vacancy
10.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
66 of 625
Median monthly mortgage
$1,056
Employment rate
41.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
528 / 19 / 0 (+ 3 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
106
Against the person
15
Against property
51
Rate per 1,000 residents
75.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 90 residents
State safety percentile
65th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+35.9%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault5
  • B21 Criminal Damage13
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle6
  • B49 Other Theft13
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order28

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
965
Median ICSEA percentile
31th
School list
  • Avoca Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 965 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 94 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 199 High St
  • Avoca Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy
  • Avoca Information Centre/Sunraysia Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 pubs · 1 bars · 1 supermarkets · 1 playgrounds · 1 ev charging · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
Walkability proxy
34/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.47
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.21
Food & drink(2)
  • Victoria HotelBar
  • Avoca HotelPub
Shopping(1)
  • IGASupermarket
Community(1)
  • Avoca Primary SchoolSchool

    118 Barnett Street

Sport & outdoors(6)
  • Avoca Country Golf ClubGolf course
  • Avoca Lions ParkPark
  • Park (2)
  • Playground
  • Sports field
Entertainment(2)
  • CourthouseMuseum
  • Museum
Other(7)
  • Avoca Caravan ParkCamp Site

    2 Liebig Street

  • Evie NetworksEV charging
  • Garden
  • Pyrenees MotelMotel
  • Parking (6)
  • Gollops GaragePetrol station
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Avoca Lions ParkPark
  • Glenmona State ForestNature reserve
  • Porcupine Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
16
Parks (OSM)
3

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Maryborough District Health Service (24.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
36
Participants per 1,000 residents
25.6

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 12°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
133 mm · ~17 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
180 mm · ~22 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 7°
Rainfall
172 mm · ~22 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

33 planning-related records

2021· 17 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of a domestic outbuilding
    77 ORME AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Development of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    69 PASCOE STREET AVOCA 3472Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of an associated outbuilding (domestic storage shed)
    40 VINOCA ROAD AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an associated outbuilding
    41 BOUNDARY ROAD AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a storage shed
    PORCUPINE LANE AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of a shed (retrospective)
    14 AVOCA-GREENHILL CREEK ROAD AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    90 Dawsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a utility installation (telecommunications facility) and development of an telecommunications antenna and associated works
    6 BLACKNEY DRIVE AVOCA 3467NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • April 2021

  • Installation of solar panels
    132 RUTHERFORD STREET AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of a rural store (retrospective)
    102 AVOCA-BEALIBA ROAD AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to existing compactor shed
    94 AVOCA-BEALIBA ROAD AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of a rural store (retrospective)
    102 AVOCA-BEALIBA ROAD AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a single dwelling
    High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    194 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • TWO (2) LOT SUBDIVISON - Subdivide land into lots each containing an existing building or car parking space
    110 HIGH STREET AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    77 ORME STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A FARM SHED
    12 PORCUPINE LANE AVOCA 3467Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 16 proposals

  • October 2020

  • Construction of a shed
    169 HIGH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED
    36 HIGH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A FARM SHED
    34 POUND LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Use and development of a single dwelling
    15 Pound LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Change of Use to Scout Hall and Construction of Toilets
    90 RUTHERFORD STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shop, gallery and dwelling
    108 HIGH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a habitable outbuilding and shed in association with an existing dwelling
    102 Rutherford StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE SHED
    18 ARARAT ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING SHED AND CONSTRUCTION OF A COLOURBOND SHED
    11 WARDLAWS LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING
    34 DAVY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AVOCA VINTAGE MARKET
    2 STATION STREET AVOCA 3467Lapsed

  • April 2020

  • Land used for Sand and Stone Extraction (in association with existing gold extraction)
    BLACKNEY LANENOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • The use and development of Alluvial Gold Mine (Mining) and the use of land for an extractive industry (stone)
    BLACKNEY LANELapsed
  • THREE (3) LOT SUBDIVISION
    28 PASCOE STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SECOND DWELLING - COLOURBOND UNIT
    61 HOMEBUSH ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • CONSTRUCTION OF A DOMESTIC STORAGE SHED
    8 RUTHERFORD STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

7 heritage places

  • AVOCA PRIMARY SCHOOLNH1622
  • AVOCA RAILWAY STATIONNH1721
  • FORMER AVOCA COURT HOUSENH1460
  • FORMER POLICE RESIDENCENH1661
  • LOCK-UPNH1660
  • POWDER MAGAZINENH1548
  • WATFORD COTTAGENH2199

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Mallee
Member of Parliament
Anne WEBSTER (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,604
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-0.1 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 69.0%Labor 31.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 31.4 km away).

Coalition 58.5%Labor 41.5%

10.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • AvocaLabor 41.4% · Coalition 58.6% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
  • MoonambelLabor 42.7% · Coalition 57.3% TPP (2025)16.9 km away
  • TalbotLabor 50.3% · Coalition 49.7% TPP (2025)22.7 km away
  • TimorLabor 38.3% · Coalition 61.7% TPP (2025)22.7 km away
  • Maryborough EastLabor 50.9% · Coalition 49.1% TPP (2025)22.8 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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