Avoca Beach

Avoca Beach (/əˈvoʊkə/) is a coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, about 95 kilometres (59 mi) north of Sydney. Avoca Beach is primarily a residential suburb, Avoca Beach is also a popular tourist destination. Avoca Beach is known for its surfing and state (regional) surf competitions. It is located within the Central Coast Council local government area.

Avoca Beach
Central Coast, New South Wales
The view of Avoca Beach and the rockpool
Avoca Beach
Coordinates33°27′54″S 151°26′06″E
Population4,584 (2016 census)
 • Density1,146/km2 (2,970/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2251
Elevation8 m (26 ft)
Area4.0 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Location
  • 92 km (57 mi) NNE of Sydney
  • 17 km (11 mi) ESE of Gosford
  • 8 km (5 mi) S of Terrigal
  • 22 km (14 mi) SSW of The Entrance
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
ParishKincumber
State electorate(s)Terrigal
Federal division(s)Robertson
Suburbs around Avoca Beach:
Picketts Valley Terrigal North Avoca
Kincumber Avoca Beach Tasman Sea
Kincumber Kincumber Copacabana

Avoca Beach village has a variety of restaurants and cafes as well as a post office, newsagent, pharmacy and mini-mart. Avoca Beach also has a historic cinema, a hotel, bowling club, motel and caravan park. This coastal suburb is unrelated to the NSW Southern Highlands locality of Avoca, New South Wales, except in name only.

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