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$505
Median rent / wk
Period ending Mar 2026
+11.4%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Mar 2026
1,668
People
17 Jul 2026
-1.6%
Growth since 2021
Census
2
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL10117How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
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1,668
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 1,695 people
18.31 km²
Land area
91.1 /km²
Density
7.5%
Unemployment
8 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Avondale (NSW) is situated 82 kilometers south-southwest from the Sydney CBD, offering a scenic environment defined by rolling hills, green valleys, and waterways. The community enjoys a relaxed outdoor lifestyle in the area's local parks, and the area's agricultural history is reflected in heritage-listed properties like the Avondale Estate. Local shops, restaurants, and annual community events create a welcoming social environment. Based on Districts' evaluation of annual SA2-level estimated resident population data and quarterly national address updates, the population of the suburb of Avondale (NSW) is estimated at 1,668 as of May 2026. This indicates minimal variation since the 2021 Census, which counted 1,695 residents. In terms of long-term population growth, the area exhibits limited expansion trends. Despite this low growth, the suburb of Avondale (NSW) has key features that may drive future demand. The local market is characterized by a strong semi-detached housing presence, a well-educated population, and a high proportion of children and mature residents. The local economy benefits from a notable healthcare employment base and a pronounced administrative sector, complemented by a strong offering of local services and amenities. Furthermore, the area is one of the most active in the country for planned infrastructure projects, which are expected to support future demand and development in the region.
Estimated residents are up from 1,695 at the 2021 Census — a change of -27 people, or -1.6%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 185 residents by 2041 — growth of 11.1% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Avondale, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 95th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.5% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Weak local employment drivers
Avondale ranks in the 18th percentile nationally for employment drivers (score 1.8/10).
Areas with limited local job creation rely more heavily on commuting access and broader regional employment conditions.
Elevated unemployment
Unemployment in Avondale is 7.5%.
Higher unemployment increases tenancy risk and can weigh on rental demand and price growth.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Avondale. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
The level of residential development activity in Avondale is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by Districts
Detail
Districts' evaluation of ABS building approvals, distributed from statistical area statistics, indicates that Avondale averages about 8 residential approvals per year. This totals approximately 42 residential approvals over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with no new approvals recorded in FY-26. Because the population has declined recently, this pace of new construction has likely matched local demand, providing options for prospective buyers. Additionally, commercial approvals reached $8.1 million this financial year, highlighting that the locality remains predominantly residential.
Compared to the Rest of NSW, building activity per resident in Avondale is about three-quarters of the regional level, placing it in the 4th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, which limits choice for buyers and supports demand for existing properties. Recent building approvals consist of 20.0% standalone houses and 80.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This concentration of higher-density options offers more budget-friendly entry points, appealing to buyers looking to downsize, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing mix, which is 72.0% standalone houses, signaling a drop in available development sites along with changing lifestyle preferences and the demand for more varied housing choices.
Long-term forecasts suggest Avondale will add 185 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from Districts. Current levels of construction should supply enough housing to meet this demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current predictions.
Districts' assessment of the Wollongong LGA register has identified 12 substantial development applications lodged in Avondale over the past 5 years (10 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 3 were approved while 7 are under assessment. The most common application types are mixed use and commercial.
12 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Avondale (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 0 | 185,138 | 470 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 0 | 184,871 | 318 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 2/22.7% | 89,436/61.9% | 204/53.4% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 8/77.3% | 55,043/38.1% | 178/46.6% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 8 | 188,882 | 505 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 42 | 944,410 | 2,525 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 0 | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 4.9 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 0 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | -1.2 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Persons per Approval | 0 | 158 | 196 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 0 | 342 | 287 |
| Commercial Development Value | 8,064 | 105,080,908 | 139,697 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 7 | 100 | 81 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Avondale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure updates, planning policies, and development projects play a major role in shaping local growth. Districts has identified a total of 9 key projects expected to influence this locality. Primary projects include the Cleveland Road Upgrade - Stage 1 (Fowlers Road South), the West Dapto Sports Hub and Community Centre, the West Dapto Urban Release Area, and Forestview at St Luke's Village, with details provided on the most significant initiatives.
Sports & Recreation
PlanningMulti-purpose sports and community facility featuring sporting fields, indoor courts, community meeting spaces, and recreational amenities to serve the growing West Dapto community.
Source for West Dapto Sports Hub and Community Centre (opens in new tab)
Communities
ConstructionFinal residential precinct within the established Brooks Reach masterplanned community in Horsley, west of Dapto in the Illawarra. Stockland has been progressively releasing and registering the remaining lots at this site, part of the broader West Dapto Land Release Area, with new stages continuing to reach registration. The precinct provides approximately 170 additional house and land lots as the estate approaches completion, supported by an existing central park, cycle and walking paths, and links to surrounding Horsley amenities.
Residential Development
ConstructionA multi-dwelling housing development of 92 townhouses by The Bathla Group, offering 3 and 4-bedroom options. Located in the peaceful Avondale suburb of Wollongong, near Dapto Mall and schools.
Residential Development
ApprovedA DA-approved mixed-use development featuring 32 residential apartments (mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units), 432 sqm of commercial space, and 533 sqm of retail space in a multi-storey building. Total approved building area of 3,309 sqm. The site is located at the intersection of Bong Bong Road and Princes Highway, adjacent to Dapto Mall with major retailers including Coles, Woolworths and BIG W, and within walking distance of Dapto Train Station.
Source 1 for WestPoint Dapto (opens in new tab)Source 2 for WestPoint Dapto (opens in new tab)
Transport & Logistics
Under AssessmentA planning proposal by Wollongong City Council to reclassify land at Part of Lot 49 Avondale Road, Dapto, to enable the construction of a road extending Western Avenue to Marshall Street. This is part of the broader West Dapto Initial Access Strategy.
8 projects tracked around Avondale (NSW), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$750,000
Villa · 3 bed
Listed 19 Aug 2026
$830,000–$880,000
House For Sale · 3 bed
Listed 24 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 parkland ave, avondale, NSW, 2530 | — | 12 Aug 2026 | House | 4 | 3 | 4 | 20,922m² | — |
| 3 derwent ave, avondale, NSW, 2530 | — | 17 July 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | 586m² | — |
| 73a penrose dr, avondale, NSW, 2530 | — | 12 May 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| 39 goolagong st, avondale, NSW, 2530 | $1.32M | 4 Apr 2026 | House | 5 | 2 | 2 | 702m² | $1,882 |
| 7 parkland ave, avondale, NSW, 2530 | — | 5 Mar 2026 | House | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19,340m² | — |
| 57 turnbull cres, avondale, NSW, 2530 | $904K | 28 Feb 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 1 | 650m² | $1,391 |
| 4 mountain view tce, avondale, NSW, 2530 | $2.28M | 20 Feb 2026 | House | 4 | 3 | 4 | 20,598m² | $110 |
| 73b penrose dr, avondale, NSW, 2530 | — | 11 Feb 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| 4 penrose dr, avondale, NSW, 2530 | $1M | 30 Jan 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 1 | 654m² | $1,530 |
Source: Districts property records · 9 in 2026 · 104 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Avondale with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale | — | 1,668 | — | — | — |
| Dapto | 2.2 km | 11,517 | — | — | — |
| Horsley | 2.6 km | 10,083 | — | — | — |
| Koonawarra | 3.1 km | 3,912 | — | — | — |
| Kanahooka | 4.2 km | 6,064 | — | — | — |
| Wongawilli | 4.5 km | 1,650 | — | — | — |
| Kembla Grange | 5.5 km | 3,542 | — | — | — |
| Calderwood | 6.2 km | 4,550 | — | — | — |
| Albion Park Rail | 6.3 km | 6,986 | — | — | — |
| Oak Flats | 6.9 km | 7,078 | — | — | — |
| Tullimbar | 7.3 km | 3,169 | — | — | — |
| Mount Warrigal | 7.5 km | 4,895 | — | — | — |
| Farmborough Heights | 7.5 km | 4,285 | — | — | — |
| Albion Park | 7.7 km | 18,729 | — | — | — |
| Berkeley | 7.7 km | 7,965 | — | — | — |
| Blackbutt (NSW) | 8.5 km | 3,534 | — | — | — |
| Lake Illawarra | 8.7 km | 3,413 | — | — | — |
| Unanderra | 8.7 km | 5,555 | — | — | — |
| Warilla | 8.8 km | 6,355 | — | — | — |
| Windang | 8.8 km | 2,608 | — | — | — |
| Lake Heights | 9.0 km | 4,211 | — | — | — |
| Barrack Heights | 9.1 km | 5,985 | — | — | — |
| Cordeaux Heights | 9.1 km | 4,620 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Strong semi-detached presence
Well-educated local population
Notable healthcare employment base
Elevated proportion 0 to 4yo
Pronounced administrative employment
Strong service amenity offering
Population Growth
4.2
Density
2.8
Development Activity
0.7
Employment Drivers
1.8
Infrastructure Drivers
9.5
Education
8.0
Amenities
8.3
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
An assessment of population growth drivers in Avondale reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Detail
Analysis of the ABS population updates for the surrounding region and address records validated by Districts since the Census indicates the suburb of Avondale (NSW) has a population of approximately 1,668 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 27 people (1.6%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 1,695 people. The adjustment is derived from the resident population of 1,659, calculated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an additional 1 validated new addresses since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 91 persons per square kilometer, which leaves ample physical space per resident and potential capacity for future growth. Interstate migration was the primary driver of population gains, accounting for roughly 40.0% of recent growth, though all contributors, including overseas migration and natural growth, remained positive.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
The labour market performance in Avondale lags significantly behind most other regions nationally
Detail
The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and manual roles, with solid representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 7.5%, and an annual job growth rate of 1.1%, based on Districts calculations for the broader statistical area. In March 2026801 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 3.4% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, showing potential for improvement. Participation in the labor force is typical, sitting at 63.0% compared to 60.6% for Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a moderate 24.0% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Local employment is largely centered in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The concentration of construction workers is particularly high, running at times the regional norm. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only of the local workforce, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of . A ratio of workers for every resident at the Census indicates a higher than average density of local job opportunities.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to Districts analysis
Detail
Based on Districts analysis of the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Avondale recorded a median income of $56,379 and an average income of $69,504. These figures are slightly above the national benchmarks and compare to $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $62,197 (median) and $76,677 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and personal incomes in Avondale are modest, ranking between the 33rd and 37th percentiles. The primary income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which contains 32.1% of residents (535 people), matching the regional trend where of households fall into this category. Housing affordability issues are prominent, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Avondale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
Detail
According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Avondale consisted of 71.5% standalone houses and 28.5% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Homeownership rates in Avondale were lower than the Regional NSW average, standing at 34.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (39.1%) or renters (26.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, coming in at $1,903, while the median weekly rent was $300, which is lower than the regional average of $330. Nationally, Avondale's mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas its rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Avondale has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size
Detail
Families make up the majority of households at 73.3%, consisting of couples with children at 28.8%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single parent households at 13.7%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 26.7%, with lone-person households representing 25.5% and group homes accounting for 2.1% of the total. The median size of households is 2.4 people, matching the Regional NSW average.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Avondale shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
Detail
Educational attainment levels present challenges, with university graduation rates at 14.6%, which is lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap offers an opportunity for focused educational programs. Among graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.5%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.1% and postgraduate qualifications at 2.0%. Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 45.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificate level courses (34.1%).
Enrollment rates are high in the area, with of the population participating in formal study. This student population includes in primary education, in secondary education, and in higher education.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
2.5km · score 55
Child Care
934m · score 76
GP
2.2km · score 56
Government Services
8.7km · score 94
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transport options include 16 stops located throughout Avondale, which are serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 6 distinct routes, which provide 267 passenger journeys each week. Access to transport is highly convenient, with residents living an average of 178 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, and the majority of workers travel outside the suburb to commute, with private cars remaining the primary option for 96% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 cars. A total of 24.0% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.
Buses average 38 runs per day across all routes, which translates to roughly weekly trips for each transport stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health performance in Avondale is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
Health indicators highlight challenges in Avondale, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which are notable across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is relatively high, covering roughly 54% of the population (~907 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW.
Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 9.9% and 9.5% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 63.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged and older make up of the population ( people), which is lower than the Regional NSW average of . Health profiles for older residents show some issues, with national percentiles aligned with the general community.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Avondale ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Avondale exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 84.6% of residents born in Australia, 91.9% holding citizenship, and 92.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 56.1% of the population, compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW.
The primary ancestral origins declared by residents are English (31.6%), Australian (27.2%), and Scottish (7.5%). Specific minority heritages show higher concentrations than the regional average, with Spanish backgrounds at 1.2% of Avondale (compared to 0.3% regionally), Hungarian backgrounds at (compared to ), and Macedonian origins at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Avondale's population is slightly older than the national pattern
Detail
The median age of 39 in Avondale is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and similar to the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, the area has a larger share of residents aged 25 - 34 (16.4%) and a smaller share of those aged 15 - 24 (9.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort has expanded from 11.1% to 13.2% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 15.1% to 16.4%. In contrast, the 15 to 24 cohort has shrunk from 10.4% to 9.2%, while the 55 to group has declined from to . Projections for point to shifts in the local age profile. The to age range is expected to grow by ( people), increasing from to . Conversely, the to and to groups are projected to contract in size.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Avondale (NSW) was found to possess above average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong long day care provision, while no out of school hours care provision for school age children was found.
Detail
Avondale currently has an estimated 135 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 63 children aged 0-2 and 42 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 162 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 156. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 15.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
4.9
Income
4.7
Age
5.6
Household Composition
4.1
Housing
4.2
Cultural Diversity
3.2
Health
1.8
Housing Cost
5.5
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Sales Activity
5.7
Districts employs projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age-specific growth trends from these data sources are applied to all locations for the period from 2032 to 2041. Based on these combined SA2 projections, the suburb of Avondale (NSW) is anticipated to experience population growth slightly below the median for non-metropolitan Australia, expanding by 194 persons by 2041. This represents an overall increase of 11.1% across the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Avondale (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 1,668 | 2,969,324 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | -1.6% | 4.9% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 1,695 | 2,829,637 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 29.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 31.0% | 58.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 40.0% | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 11.1% | 7.6% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 91 | 3 | 3 |
Based on Districts calculations of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 1.1% and the labor force grow by 2.0%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% decline in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for future employment patterns in Avondale. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with local industry structures to estimate future changes. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests that Avondale's employment could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population growth forecasts.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Avondale (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 801 | 14,651,372 | 37,798 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 19.8% | 15.2% | 18.7% |
| –Construction | 13.1% | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| –Retail Trade | 10.0% | 9.5% | 10.1% |
| Labour Force | 867 | 15,298,546 | 41,405 |
| Participation Rate | 63.0% | 67.2% | 61.3% |
| Working from Home | 24.0% | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Unemployment | 7.5% | 4.2% | 8.7% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 18 | 100 | 15 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Avondale (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 62,197 | 63,034 | 60,566 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 76,677 | 81,013 | 73,012 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 56,379 | 57,137 | 54,900 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 69,504 | 73,435 | 66,182 |
| Median Household Income | 1,524 | 1,746 | 1,494 |
| –$0 to 399 | 51 (7.8%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 2,163 (7.1%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 142 (21.8%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 6,430 (21.1%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 131 (20.1%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 6,704 (22.0%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 210 (32.2%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 9,447 (31.0%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 78 (12.0%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 3,200 (10.5%) |
| –$4,000+ | 40 (6.1%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 2,560 (8.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 1,931 | 2,120 | 1,899 |
| –$0 to 399 | 13 (2.7%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 692 (3.1%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 54 (11.3%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 3,014 (13.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 108 (22.6%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 5,203 (23.3%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 199 (41.6%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 8,262 (37.0%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 71 (14.9%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 2,970 (13.3%) |
| –$4,000+ | 33 (6.9%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 2,188 (9.8%) |
| Median Personal Income | 725 | 805 | 674 |
| –$0 to 399 | 426 (25.5%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 23,964 (28.7%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 473 (28.4%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 23,547 (28.2%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 459 (27.5%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 20,624 (24.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 277 (16.6%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 13,443 (16.1%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 10 (0.6%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 919 (1.1%) |
| –$3,500+ | 23 (1.4%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 1,085 (1.3%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 29.5% | 22.8% | 28.2% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 18.2% | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 5,519 | 6,376 | 5,325 |
| SEIFA Score | 3.3 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
Avondale at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$505/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Mar 2026
+11.4%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 11.4% year on year to $505/wk (Period ending Mar 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $300/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Avondale (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 666 | 9,275,218 | 29,134 |
| –Owned Outright | 34.6% | 32.1% | 36.8% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 39.1% | 36.2% | 35.8% |
| –Rented | 26.3% | 31.7% | 27.4% |
| –Detached Houses | 71.5% | 72.5% | 85.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 28.5% | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| –Apartments | 0.0% | 14.3% | 5.9% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,903 | 1,863 | 2,000 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 300 | 375 | 365 |
| –$0-149/wk | 33.1% | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| –$150-349/wk | 19.4% | 33.4% | 30.3% |
| –$350-649/wk | 45.6% | 50.9% | 53.5% |
| –$650-949/wk | 1.9% | 6.6% | 1.9% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,085 | 1,189 | 1,149 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 28.8% | 24.6% | 30.9% |
| –Rent / Income | 19.7% | 21.5% | 24.4% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Avondale (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 652 | 10,142,077 | 30,504 |
| Median Household Size | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Total Households (Census) | 663 | 9,275,217 | 29,131 |
| –Lone Person Households | 25.5% | 25.6% | 24.4% |
| –Group Households | 2.1% | 3.9% | 2.3% |
| –Other Households | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 73.3% | 70.5% | 73.2% |
| –Couple with Children | 28.8% | 31.4% | 32.2% |
| –Couple No Children | 28.4% | 26.8% | 25.8% |
| –One Parent Family | 13.7% | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Currently Married | 45.3% | 46.5% | 45.5% |
| Never Married | 34.9% | 36.5% | 35.0% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Avondale (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 14.6% | 30.4% | 16.9% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 10.5% | 20.0% | 11.5% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 2.0% | 7.6% | 3.7% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 11.0% | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| –Certificate | 34.1% | 22.0% | 29.9% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 40.3% | 36.8% | 43.2% |
| Number of Schools | 0 | 11,054 | 32 |
| Total School Attendance | 0 | 4,176,099 | 10,817 |
| ICSEA Score | 0 | 1,001 | 970 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 80 | 100 | 30 |
Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
2.2km · score 66
Hospital
10km · score 82
Shopping Centre
6.2km · score 68
Banks
2.7km · score 67
Pharmacy
2.7km · score 50
Fitness Centre
4.1km · score 67
Schools
1.6km · score 57
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Avondale (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 16 | 171,981 | 759 |
| Routes | 6 | 12,966 | 134 |
| Weekly Trips | 267 | 1,140,068 | 4,687 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 76 | 235 | 87 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 178 | 7,586 | 159 |
| Population per Stop | 142 | 161 | 111 |
| Population per Trip | 8.5 | 24.3 | 17.9 |
| Population per Route | 378 | 2,136 | 628 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 49 | 100 | 49 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Work from Home | 24.0% | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Single Mode Commute | 75.6% | 73.8% | 75.6% |
| Two Mode | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 95.8% | 84.1% | 93.8% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| –Bus | 2.0% | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| –Walk | 1.2% | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| –Cycle | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Avondale (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 54.4% | 55.7% | 52.0% |
| Need for Assistance | 7.2% | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 63.7% | 69.8% | 63.9% |
| One Long Term Condition | 23.3% | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 8.1% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 4.9% | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| –Arthritis | 9.9% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| –Asthma | 8.6% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| –Cancer | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| –Diabetes | 5.8% | 4.3% | 5.6% |
| –Heart Disease | 3.8% | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| –Lung Condition | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 9.5% | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| –Stroke | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| –Other Condition | 7.5% | 7.3% | 8.0% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Avondale (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 15.4% | 29.3% | 21.2% |
| Born in Australia | 84.6% | 70.7% | 78.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.9% | 83.8% | 90.5% |
| Speak English Only | 92.5% | 76.4% | 83.2% |
| Speak Other Language | 7.5% | 23.6% | 16.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | Australian |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.4% | 2.6% | 0.8% |
| –Christianity | 56.1% | 47.5% | 58.1% |
| –Hinduism | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| –Islam | 0.7% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| –No Religion | 42.2% | 41.6% | 36.9% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Avondale (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 39 | 38 | 40 |
| Largest Age Group | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 18.5% | 17.5% | 18.8% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 64.3% | 64.7% | 62.0% |
| Seniors (65+) | 18.6% | 17.8% | 19.2% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 18.0% | 16.0% | 12.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 58.0% | 55.0% | 61.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Avondale contains 1 Long Day Care centre (63 places). With no preschool/kindergarten services observed in the area, only long day care, the ratio of children per place for the under 5 age group is 1.7 - placing the area slightly above the national average for supply per child. With projected population growth of 11.1% between now and 2041, and 20.0% in the under 5 age group in particular, 33 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. As well as this projected growth, other factors worth noting are lower than average employment performance.
2 school catchments intersect Avondale (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 1,862 children aged under 5 reside, served by 966 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.9 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts