AVOCA BEACH, NEW SOUTH WALES


'Avoca Beach' is a coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, about 95 kilometres (59 mi) north of Sydney. It is located within the City of Gosford local government area.

Contents
Geography
History
Demographics
Politics
References
Further reading
Clubs
School
External links

Geography


Avoca Beach is located on the Tasman Sea 17 kilometres (11 mi) east-southeast of the Gosford central business district, and about halfway between Newcastle and Sydney, being about 95 kilometres (59 mi) from each. It is bordered to the north by the Bulbararing Lagoon, to the west by Saltwater Creek and to the east by the ocean. Central Coast Street Directory, UBD, , , Universal Press, 2003, ISBN 0-7319-1475-9

History


The area was originally inhabited by the Awabakal Aboriginal people. "Avoca" is an Irish name meaning "great estuary" or "where the river meets the sea", and is also the name of a town in County Wicklow, Ireland.[1]
On 4 January 1830, 640 acres (259 ha) of land in the area were promised to Irish army officer John Moore. However, the official deeds were not issued until 30 September 1839 due to the difficulty in surveying the land. He built a house opposite Bulbararing Lake (now known as Avoca Lake) and planted vines, cereals and fruit trees. He left the area in 1857 for the Victorian goldfields.[2] In the late 19th century, Tom Davis leased the area in order to exploit local timber, which was transported by tram to a mill at Terrigal via what is now Tramway Road in North Avoca. Travel - Avoca Beach Fairfax Digital
Residential development in Avoca Beach began during the 20th century, and the area subsequently became a popular holiday retreat with wealthy residents of Sydney's North Shore.

Demographics


At the ABS 2006 census, Avoca Beach had a population of 4,196 people. This was an increase of 106 people from the 2001 census.
Avoca Beach residents had a median age of 38, compared to the Central Coast average of 40. Median individual incomes in Avoca Beach were above average for the region — $515 per week compared with $407 per week. The 2006 Census reported 1,513 occupied private dwellings, of which 7.8% were non-permanent (caravans, cabins and houseboats), and the median monthly housing loan repayment of $1,720 was well above the regional average of $1,500. In the year to July 2007, Avoca Beach's median house price was $571,250 versus $350,000 for the Central Coast region. Locality details - Avoca Beach 2251 Domain (Fairfax Digital)
The population of Avoca Beach is predominantly Australian-born, with some 80.5% of its residents being born in Australia as at the 2006 census. The second most prevalent birthplace was the United Kingdom at 7.36%, followed by New Zealand, South Africa and Germany. The most popular religious affiliations in descending order in the 2006 census were Roman Catholic, Anglican, no religion, Uniting.

Politics


At federal level, Avoca Beach is within the Division of Robertson, a currently safe seat for the centre-right Liberal Party. It has been held since 1996 by Jim Lloyd of the Liberal Party.[3]
In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, Avoca Beach is within the electorate of Terrigal, currently held by Chris Hartcher of the Liberal Party.
Polling place statistics are presented below from the ''Avoca Beach'' polling place in the federal and state elections as indicated.

References


1. Placenames Gosford City Library
2. Place Names of the Central Coast, , Eileen, Pratt, Brisbane Water Historical Society and The Entrance and District Society, 1978,
3. Robertson (Key Seat) - Green Guide Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Further reading



★ Enchanted waters : Terrigal, Wamberal, Erina, Avoca, Kincumber, etc. (2nd ed.), , Charles, Swancott, , 1961,

★ Avoca Beach Public School, 50th Anniversary, 1935-1985, Avoca Beach Primary School, , , , 1985, ISBN 1-8625213-6-0

★ Surf environment analysis : Avoca Beach (Report no. 91078), Coasts and Rivers Branch, , , Department of Public Works (NSW), 1991, ISBN 0-7305865-5-3

Clubs



★ Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club http://www.avocabeachslsc.asn.au/

★ Avoca Beach Rugby Club http://www.avocasharks.rugbynet.com.au/

★ 1st Avoca Beach Scouts http://www.avocascouts.com/

School


Avoca Beach Primary School http://www.avocabeach.ps.education.nsw.gov.au/

External links



★ DCP 159 - Character Statement for Avoca (Gosford City Council)

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