The earliest forms of transport in Avoca Hills were the horse and cart and trains. The fresh fruit, vegetables and milk was delivered daily by horse and carts. The post office was situated at the railway station and is still at the same place. In the past the tarpaulins which covered the rail carriage was hired as tents for weddings. The first formal school was a wood and iron structure at the corner of North Coast and Victor Roads. The first temple in Avoca Hills was the Shree Lutchmana that was erected on a piece of land donated by a Hindu family. In 1906, a state aided Avoca Indian Primary School was built in Tyrne Avenue. It was open to admission for pupils from Springvale, Duffs Road, Effingham,Quarry and Red Hills. "You're going to the Maldives? Oh wow, that sounds amazing. Take lots of books, there's nothing to do there."