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Avalon - Palm Beach vs Newport - Bilgola

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.2 km apart · Avalon - Palm Beach profile · Newport - Bilgola profile

Avalon - Palm Beach Newport - Bilgola

Newport - Bilgola and Avalon - Palm Beach are neighbouring Northern Beaches areas with similar population sizes. Newport - Bilgola is much more walkable, with 80.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services compared to 34.1% in Avalon - Palm Beach. However, Avalon - Palm Beach has more infrastructure for children and commuters, with 1.77 schools per 1,000 children and 6.82 public transport stops per 1,000 people, while Newport - Bilgola has only 0.86 schools and 3.36 stops per 1,000 people. Avalon - Palm Beach also has a higher share of separate houses at 83.8% compared to 73.0% in Newport - Bilgola.

Everyday life is very similar in both places, as they share almost identical rates of overseas birth, university qualifications and typical weekly family incomes. Both areas also have a higher share of seniors than the national figure, though this is more pronounced in Avalon - Palm Beach at 24.9%. Over time, some gaps have widened, with a larger share of homes now owned outright in Avalon - Palm Beach and more large homes with three or more bedrooms compared to Newport - Bilgola.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +629 larger in Newport - Bilgola gap narrowing
13,052 68th pct 13,681 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 12,197
  • First area, 2016: 12,376
  • First area, 2021: 13,052
  • Second area, 2011: 12,899
  • Second area, 2016: 13,181
  • Second area, 2021: 13,681
Median age in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +2 yrs older in Avalon - Palm Beach gap narrowing
48 yrs 87th pct 46 yrs 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
First Nations in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.1 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
0.6% 16th pct 0.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.3%
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%
Aged 65+ in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +4.2 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
24.9% 86th pct 20.7% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.0%
  • First area, 2016: 21.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%
Under 15 in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.3 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
17.3% 43rd pct 17.1% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
De facto in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.5 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola gap steady
10.3% 29th pct 10.8% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.9%
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Age structure

30.2% Older adults (45–64) +1.4 pts ▸ 31.6%
24.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.2 pts 20.7%
16.3% Young adults (25–44) +2.6 pts ▸ 18.9%
17.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.3 pts 17.1%
11.3% Youth (15–24) +0.5 pts ▸ 11.8%

Marital status

55.1% Married ◂ +0.6 pts 54.5%
28.0% Never married +2.0 pts ▸ 30.1%
9.2% Divorced even 9.2%
5.2% Widowed ◂ +1.2 pts 4.1%
2.3% Separated ◂ +0.2 pts 2.1%

Age & sex structure

Avalon - Palm Beach Newport - Bilgola

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Avalon - Palm Beach: 1.2% males, 1.7% females; 85+ in Newport - Bilgola: 0.8% males, 1.0% females
  • 80–84 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 1.4% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in Newport - Bilgola: 1.2% males, 1.1% females
  • 75–79 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 75–79 in Newport - Bilgola: 2.2% males, 2.2% females
  • 70–74 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 3.5% males, 3.3% females; 70–74 in Newport - Bilgola: 2.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 65–69 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 3.5% males, 3.8% females; 65–69 in Newport - Bilgola: 3.2% males, 3.4% females
  • 60–64 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 3.8% males, 4.4% females; 60–64 in Newport - Bilgola: 4.0% males, 3.9% females
  • 55–59 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 3.8% males, 4.1% females; 55–59 in Newport - Bilgola: 3.9% males, 4.4% females
  • 50–54 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 3.3% males, 3.7% females; 50–54 in Newport - Bilgola: 3.7% males, 4.3% females
  • 45–49 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 3.4% males, 3.7% females; 45–49 in Newport - Bilgola: 3.5% males, 3.8% females
  • 40–44 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 2.7% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Newport - Bilgola: 2.6% males, 2.9% females
  • 35–39 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 2.0% males, 2.5% females; 35–39 in Newport - Bilgola: 2.3% males, 2.6% females
  • 30–34 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 1.6% males, 1.6% females; 30–34 in Newport - Bilgola: 2.2% males, 2.2% females
  • 25–29 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 1.6% males, 1.4% females; 25–29 in Newport - Bilgola: 2.3% males, 1.8% females
  • 20–24 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 2.7% males, 2.2% females; 20–24 in Newport - Bilgola: 2.8% males, 2.5% females
  • 15–19 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 3.4% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in Newport - Bilgola: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 10–14 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 3.2% males, 3.5% females; 10–14 in Newport - Bilgola: 3.5% males, 3.5% females
  • 5–9 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 3.2% males, 3.1% females; 5–9 in Newport - Bilgola: 2.7% males, 2.7% females
  • 0–4 in Avalon - Palm Beach: 2.2% males, 2.0% females; 0–4 in Newport - Bilgola: 2.4% males, 2.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.6 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola gap steady
23.1% 52nd pct 23.7% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.3%
  • First area, 2016: 22.3%
  • First area, 2021: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.7%

Country of birth

73.7% Australia ◂ +0.1 pts 73.6%
9.1% England ◂ +0.3 pts 8.8%
2.0% New Zealand ◂ +0.2 pts 1.8%
0.9% South Africa +0.6 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.1% India +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Italy even 0.4%
0.3% China even 0.3%
0.2% Philippines +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

50.0% English ◂ +1.7 pts 48.3%
33.3% Australian even 33.2%
14.9% Irish ◂ +0.8 pts 14.0%
13.9% Scottish ◂ +0.5 pts 13.4%
4.6% German +0.1 pts ▸ 4.7%
3.3% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.1% Dutch even 2.2%
1.0% Chinese even 1.1%
0.6% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Indian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.3% Filipino +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Vietnamese even 0.2%

Language

Other language in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.9 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola gap steady
6.0% 29th pct 6.9% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%
Limited English in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.2 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola gap steady
0.3% 13th pct 0.5% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%

Language used at home

90.6% English only ◂ +0.4 pts 90.2%
0.4% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.0% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%
0.1% Greek even 0.1%
0.0% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Tagalog even 0.1%
0.0% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +4.0 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
51.9% 89th pct 47.9% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.9%
  • First area, 2016: 41.9%
  • First area, 2021: 51.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.9%

Religious affiliation

51.9% No religion ◂ +4.0 pts 47.9%
40.8% Christianity +4.5 pts ▸ 45.3%
5.2% Not stated ◂ +0.4 pts 4.8%
0.9% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%
0.5% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.3% Other religions even 0.3%
0.2% Islam even 0.2%
0.1% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.2 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
74.1% 83rd pct 73.9% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.6%
  • First area, 2016: 68.6%
  • First area, 2021: 74.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 65.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.9%
Bachelor+ in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.4 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola gap steady
36.3% 77th pct 36.7% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.7%
Schools in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +2 more in Avalon - Palm Beach
4 57th pct 2 14th pct
Schools/1k kids in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.91 more in Avalon - Palm Beach
1.77 41st pct 0.86 10th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +4 more in Newport - Bilgola
6 12th pct 10 25th pct
Students in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +835 more in Avalon - Palm Beach
1,735 57th pct 900 33rd pct
Avg size in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +16 larger in Newport - Bilgola
434 52nd pct 450 54th pct
ICSEA in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +15 higher in Newport - Bilgola
1,089 79th pct 1,104 84th pct

Highest year of school

74.1% Year 12 ◂ +0.2 pts 73.9%
14.4% Year 10 +0.9 pts ▸ 15.3%
4.5% Year 11 even 4.5%
2.5% Year 9 or below +0.1 pts ▸ 2.6%

Highest qualification level

34.6% Bachelor degree +0.2 pts ▸ 34.8%
17.0% Certificate III / IV +1.3 pts ▸ 18.4%
17.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.8 pts ▸ 18.4%
11.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.5 pts 11.4%
3.9% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.4 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%

Field of qualification

22.1% Management & commerce +2.0 pts ▸ 24.2%
12.8% Society & culture ◂ +0.3 pts 12.5%
9.3% Engineering & related +1.7 pts ▸ 11.0%
9.7% Health ◂ +0.4 pts 9.4%
8.7% Education +0.4 pts ▸ 9.2%
8.8% Creative arts ◂ +1.2 pts 7.6%
8.3% Architecture & building ◂ +0.2 pts 8.1%
4.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.7 pts 3.3%
3.3% Natural & physical sciences +0.3 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.8% Information technology +0.4 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.1 pts 1.8%

Income

Personal income in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +$57 higher in Newport - Bilgola gap widening
$1,058 82nd pct $1,115 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $771
  • First area, 2016: $885
  • First area, 2021: $1,058
  • Second area, 2011: $785
  • Second area, 2016: $909
  • Second area, 2021: $1,115
Household income in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +$60 higher in Newport - Bilgola gap narrowing
$2,547 89th pct $2,607 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,798
  • First area, 2016: $2,169
  • First area, 2021: $2,547
  • Second area, 2011: $1,883
  • Second area, 2016: $2,167
  • Second area, 2021: $2,607
Family income in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +$86 higher in Newport - Bilgola gap widening
$2,981 88th pct $3,067 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,163
  • First area, 2016: $2,498
  • First area, 2021: $2,981
  • Second area, 2011: $2,218
  • Second area, 2016: $2,482
  • Second area, 2021: $3,067
High earners in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.3 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
23.9% 90th pct 23.7% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.0%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.7%
High-income homes in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.7 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola gap steady
40.8% 92nd pct 41.5% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.6%
  • First area, 2016: 30.1%
  • First area, 2021: 40.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.5%

Household income distribution

29.5% $4,000 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 30.3%
24.9% $1,500–$2,999 +0.3 pts ▸ 25.2%
17.5% $650–$1,499 +0.8 pts ▸ 18.3%
11.3% $3,000–$3,999 even 11.3%
9.7% Under $650 ◂ +1.2 pts 8.5%

Personal income distribution

32.6% Under $650 ◂ +1.9 pts 30.6%
27.5% $650–$1,499 +1.3 pts ▸ 28.8%
20.4% $1,500–$2,999 +2.7 pts ▸ 23.1%
14.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 13.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.4 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach
25.2% 31st pct 24.8% 29th pct
Mental health in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.6 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola
5.3% 12th pct 5.9% 16th pct
Needs assistance in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.7 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
3.3% 13th pct 2.5% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.2%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.9% Arthritis +0.1 pts ▸ 8.0%
6.4% Other condition +0.4 pts ▸ 6.7%
6.7% Asthma ◂ +0.1 pts 6.6%
5.3% Mental health +0.6 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.1% Cancer ◂ +0.5 pts 3.6%
4.1% Heart disease ◂ +0.1 pts 4.0%
2.3% Diabetes even 2.3%
1.2% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%
0.7% Stroke even 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.2% None +1.1 pts ▸ 69.3%
18.9% One condition ◂ +0.3 pts 18.6%
4.6% Two conditions even 4.6%
1.8% Three or more ◂ +0.2 pts 1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.8 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap narrowing
19.3% 79th pct 18.5% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.6%
  • First area, 2016: 23.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
Unpaid carers in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.3 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
13.1% 65th pct 12.8% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.6%
  • First area, 2016: 12.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
Unpaid child care in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.2 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
27.9% 62nd pct 27.7% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.4%
  • First area, 2016: 32.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%
Defence service in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.1 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach
2.1% 29th pct 2.0% 27th pct
Housework 15h+ in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +1.5 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap narrowing
26.3% 89th pct 24.8% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 23.7%
  • First area, 2021: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +9 larger in Avalon - Palm Beach
81 26th pct 72 23rd pct
Median age in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +9 yrs older in Newport - Bilgola
27 yrs 71st pct 36 yrs 96th pct
Year 12 in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +6.9 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach
73.6% 94th pct 66.7% 89th pct
Unemployment in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +2.2 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola
6.0% 27th pct 8.2% 38th pct
Median income in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +$154 higher in Newport - Bilgola
$833 78th pct $987 88th pct
Household income in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +$13 higher in Avalon - Palm Beach
$3,312 99th pct $3,299 99th pct
Indigenous language in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +3.5 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola
6.2% 58th pct 9.7% 77th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola even gap narrowing
2.7 71st pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
One-parent in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.2 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
9.4% 15th pct 9.2% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.1%
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%
Living alone in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.9 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
20.8% 32nd pct 19.9% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.3%
  • First area, 2016: 20.4%
  • First area, 2021: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.9%

Family composition

60.5% Couples with children +1.0 pts ▸ 61.5%
29.7% Couples without children ◂ +0.9 pts 28.8%
9.4% One-parent families ◂ +0.2 pts 9.2%
0.4% Other families +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%

Household size

36.2% 2 people ◂ +0.9 pts 35.3%
20.8% 1 person ◂ +0.9 pts 19.9%
17.0% 4 people +1.7 pts ▸ 18.7%
14.2% 3 people +1.6 pts ▸ 15.9%
8.8% 5 people ◂ +0.8 pts 8.0%
3.1% 6 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +$117 higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap widening
$745 100th pct $628 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $530
  • First area, 2016: $650
  • First area, 2021: $745
  • Second area, 2011: $450
  • Second area, 2016: $560
  • Second area, 2021: $628
Mortgage in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +$267 higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap widening
$3,300 100th pct $3,033 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: $3,000
  • First area, 2016: $2,900
  • First area, 2021: $3,300
  • Second area, 2011: $3,000
  • Second area, 2016: $2,817
  • Second area, 2021: $3,033
People / bedroom in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola even gap steady
0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +3.8 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola gap widening
15.3% 15th pct 19.1% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.8%
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.1%
Owned outright in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +7.4 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap widening
48.1% 92nd pct 40.7% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.8%
  • First area, 2016: 44.9%
  • First area, 2021: 48.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.7%
Separate houses in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +10.8 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
83.8% 48th pct 73.0% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 80.5%
  • First area, 2016: 83.4%
  • First area, 2021: 83.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 68.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 73.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.0%
3+ bedrooms in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +5.9 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap widening
81.4% 58th pct 75.5% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 78.3%
  • First area, 2016: 80.0%
  • First area, 2021: 81.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 74.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.5%

How homes are owned or rented

48.1% Owned outright ◂ +7.4 pts 40.7%
34.5% Owned with a mortgage +4.0 pts ▸ 38.5%
15.3% Rented +3.8 pts ▸ 19.1%
1.1% Other tenure ◂ +0.3 pts 0.8%
0.9% Not stated ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

Types of homes

83.8% Separate house ◂ +10.8 pts 73.0%
12.0% Flat or apartment +8.3 pts ▸ 20.2%
3.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +1.7 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.2% Other dwelling +1.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

Bedrooms per home

34.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.4 pts 31.0%
32.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.3 pts 30.9%
13.5% 2 bedrooms +4.1 pts ▸ 17.6%
14.8% 5 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 13.5%
3.8% 1 bedroom +2.0 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.5% Studio / none even 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

47.2% $750 or more ◂ +9.2 pts 37.9%
19.8% $350–$549 +8.2 pts ▸ 28.0%
22.5% $550–$749 +1.5 pts ▸ 24.0%
3.8% $200–$349 even 3.8%
0.6% Under $200 +2.9 pts ▸ 3.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

53.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 49.3%
18.1% $1,800–$2,999 +2.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
10.6% Under $1,000 +1.0 pts ▸ 11.7%
10.2% $1,000–$1,799 +0.8 pts ▸ 11.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.3 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
2.6% 25th pct 2.4% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4%
Work from home in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.1 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola gap narrowing
42.5% 93rd pct 42.6% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.8%
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 42.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.6%
PT commute in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.3 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola gap narrowing
0.7% 26th pct 1.1% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.1%
PT stops in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +43 more in Avalon - Palm Beach
89 85th pct 46 55th pct
Stops/1k in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +3.46 more in Avalon - Palm Beach
6.82 81st pct 3.36 36th pct
Departures/1k in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +1,599.0 more in Avalon - Palm Beach
3,200.7 87th pct 1,601.8 75th pct
PT routes in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +1 more in Avalon - Palm Beach
4 29th pct 3 21st pct
Stop walk in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +2 longer in Newport - Bilgola
3 29th pct 5 50th pct
Drive to city in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +3 longer in Avalon - Palm Beach
37 65th pct 34 62nd pct
Reach 30 min in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +629 more in Newport - Bilgola
13,052 41st pct 13,681 43rd pct
Reach 45 min in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +13,681 more in Newport - Bilgola
13,052 20th pct 26,733 36th pct

How people get to work

42.5% Worked at home +0.1 pts ▸ 42.6%
36.8% Car (driver) +0.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
2.6% Walked ◂ +0.7 pts 2.0%
1.9% Car (passenger) even 1.9%
0.7% Bus +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.8% 2 vehicles +0.6 pts ▸ 45.4%
28.4% 1 vehicle +0.4 pts ▸ 28.8%
15.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.0 pts 14.5%
8.7% 4 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 9.0%
2.6% No vehicle ◂ +0.3 pts 2.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.7 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
35.4% 39th pct 34.7% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.6%
  • First area, 2016: 37.6%
  • First area, 2021: 35.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.7%
Recent arrivals in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +2.1 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap widening
7.9% 34th pct 5.8% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.0%
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +0.3 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach gap steady
3.6% 21st pct 3.2% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
Participation in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +6.3 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola gap widening
58.8% 38th pct 65.1% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.0%
  • First area, 2016: 62.9%
  • First area, 2021: 58.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.1%
Full-time in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +3.6 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola gap steady
50.4% 8th pct 54.0% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.7%
  • First area, 2016: 55.1%
  • First area, 2021: 50.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.0%

Industries people work in

14.7% Professional & technical ◂ +0.8 pts 13.9%
10.7% Construction +0.6 pts ▸ 11.2%
10.7% Health care & social assistance +0.5 pts ▸ 11.2%
8.7% Education & training +0.5 pts ▸ 9.2%
8.3% Retail trade +0.1 pts ▸ 8.4%
6.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.4 pts 5.2%
4.7% Manufacturing +1.0 pts ▸ 5.6%
5.3% Finance & insurance ◂ +0.4 pts 4.9%
3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +0.2 pts 3.5%
3.6% Wholesale trade ◂ +0.1 pts 3.5%
3.4% Media & telecommunications ◂ +0.1 pts 3.2%
2.8% Public administration & safety +0.5 pts ▸ 3.2%

Occupations people work in

30.1% Professionals ◂ +0.3 pts 29.9%
22.9% Managers ◂ +1.2 pts 21.7%
11.8% Technicians & trades +0.4 pts ▸ 12.2%
11.0% Clerical & administrative +0.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
8.2% Community & personal service ◂ +0.1 pts 8.2%
7.8% Sales workers +0.3 pts ▸ 8.1%
4.4% Labourers +0.2 pts ▸ 4.6%
1.8% Machinery operators & drivers +0.4 pts ▸ 2.2%

Economy & Advantage

10 100th pct 10 100th pct
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
9 86th pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +4 higher in Newport - Bilgola
1,127 93rd pct 1,131 94th pct
ERP in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +767 higher in Newport - Bilgola
13,161 63rd pct 13,928 66th pct
Growth in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +1.1 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola
0.6% 15th pct 1.6% 24th pct
Businesses in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +26 higher in Avalon - Palm Beach
1,869 86th pct 1,843 85th pct

Environment & Climate

1,313 82nd pct 1,313 82nd pct
23.0 42nd pct 23.0 42nd pct
13.3 67th pct 13.3 67th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +1.4 higher in Newport - Bilgola
5.3 48th pct 6.8 71st pct
Types ≤15 min in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +1.8 more in Newport - Bilgola
4.7 41st pct 6.5 68th pct
15-min city in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +36.8 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola
46.8% 34th pct 83.6% 65th pct
Walk to shops in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +31.8 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola
49.9% 38th pct 81.7% 67th pct
Walk to transit in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +1.1 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola
85.2% 42nd pct 86.3% 43rd pct
Walk to school in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +37.2 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola
50.7% 31st pct 87.8% 65th pct
Walk to a park in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +5.8 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola
94.2% 42nd pct 100.0% 71st pct
Walk to health in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +46.0 pts higher in Newport - Bilgola
34.1% 39th pct 80.1% 76th pct
Amenities/1k in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +8.4 more in Avalon - Palm Beach
18.1 68th pct 9.6 21st pct
Intersections/km² in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +31 higher in Newport - Bilgola
77 46th pct 108 53rd pct
Mean slope in Avalon - Palm Beachin Newport - Bilgola +2.3 pts higher in Avalon - Palm Beach
16.9% 100th pct 14.5% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Avalon - Palm Beach vs Newport - Bilgola [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/122021420/avalon-palm-beach/vs/122021422/newport-bilgola