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Avondale suburb profile

Avondale is a quiet, semi-rural suburb in the Illawarra that feels more like small-town countryside than an urban centre. Streets are lined with established trees and properties range from hobby farms and larger, older family homes to some more recent houses, giving the area a spacious, low-density character. Residents tend to be families and people who value outdoor space and a slower pace, while day-to-day shopping and services are found in nearby town centres. The suburb is set close to coastal amenities and regional road links, making it easy to balance rural living with access to city and beach.

Avondale property market performance

Property growth+3.8%Past 12 months

Avondale has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a solid 6.0% over the last 12 months. Three houses and one unit sold in the past 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 15 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Avondale shows house rents averaging $700, up a solid 7.7% over the last 12 months.

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Change in value
Past 12 months
6.0%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
31
Median days on market
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15N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$700N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
7.7%N/A

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Avondale demographics

Avondale is home to 1,695 people, with a median age of 40 and a median total household income of $1,524 a week, roughly $79,248 a year.

Families make up the bulk of household types: couple families with and without children together account for nearly four in five families (78.9%). Couple families without children are the largest single group at 40.2%, while couple families with children are 38.7%. One-parent families represent 19.3% of families and other families 1.8%.

Homes in Avondale are mostly owner-occupied: owned outright (34.5%) plus owned with a mortgage (39.0%) combine to 73.5% of dwellings, while renters make up 26.5%.

Suburbs near Avondale

Some popular suburbs near Avondale include:

  • Huntley: Rural outlook with smallholdings and open paddocks across gently rolling land.
  • Horsley: Established residential area with leafy streets and local parks.
  • Haywards Bay: Coastal suburb beside a sheltered bay with foreshore paths and water views.
  • Wongawilli: Small village feel with bushland pockets and a quiet, relaxed atmosphere.
  • Dapto: Regional centre for the area with shopping hubs and community facilities.

How does Avondale compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Avondale’s median house price is 9.9% lower than Horsley’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Avondale have grown 5.0% higher than in Huntley.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Avondale have grown 7.8% higher than in Dapto.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Avondale are selling 78.9% faster than in Huntley.

Choose the right real estate agents in Avondale

In Avondale ,16 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 56.0% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.63% and 2.63%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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