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New South Wales · Postcode 2260
North Avoca postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 50 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
North Avoca at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where North Avoca ranks: household income is in the top 25% of NSW suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in NSW; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
North Avoca vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | North Avoca | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,511 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $545 +NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,509 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 41 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2260 covers North Avoca, an inland suburb of Sydney about 50 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Central Coast region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Central Coast (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, North Avoca has a population of 2,318 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,511, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 45 (1.9% of residents).
Housing in North Avoca includes a median weekly rent of $545, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,509, with 786 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North Avoca scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
North Avoca is part of the Gosford statistical area in New South Wales.
North Avoca details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2260 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,318 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,511/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,094/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $545 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,509 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1548/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 786 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 45 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.457 |
| Longitude | 151.435 |
| Distance from Sydney | 50 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Gosford |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Robertson |
| State Electorate | Terrigal |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 481 (20.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 282 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 527 (22.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 681 (29.4%) |
| 65+ years | 342 (14.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 163 (7.0%) |
| Arthritis | 146 (6.3%) |
| Cancer | 70 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 56 (2.4%) |
| Diabetes | 50 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (0.6%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (0.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 181 (22.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 404 (51.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 201 (25.5%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.