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Allawah

NSW 2218 • Greater Sydney

5,351
Population (2021)
$39,780
Median Income
0.58 km²
Area
$428/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyCommuter-FriendlyMulticulturalSuburban

About Allawah

Allawah is a quiet residential suburb located 16 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD in the St George area. With a population of around 5,350, it sits within the Georges River Council local government area. The suburb has a multicultural character with a mix of families, professionals, and retirees. Its tree-lined streets and low-rise housing give it a relaxed, suburban feel despite its proximity to the city.

Allawah offers convenient access to shops and cafés along Railway Parade, with the Allawah Hotel providing a popular local gathering spot for trivia nights and pub meals. Residents benefit from excellent public and private schools nearby, as well as parks and playgrounds. The suburb attracts young professionals and families seeking affordable inner-south living with a straightforward commute to the CBD.

Allawah falls under postcode 2218 and is governed by Georges River Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kogarah electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2218
Urban Area
Kogarah
LGA / Council
Georges River
Federal Electorate
Barton
State Electorate
Kogarah
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.97°, 151.11°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.58 km²
Elevation
37m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Allawah
0.3 km
4 min
Hurstville
1.2 km
15 min
Carlton
1 km
12 min
Kogarah
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 941 — Hurstville to Banksia 10 min
  • 944 — Hurstville to Kogarah 8 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
16 km
By Train
25 min
By Bus
45 min
By Car (Peak)
35-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ Direct T4 line train to Central Station

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot with shops and station within easy walking distance.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Allawah by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Allawah Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Allawah" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$428
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

17 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,706
Census 2021
5,351
▼ 6.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,928
Income 2021
$39,780
▲ 24.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,853
Born Overseas 3,305

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 856
  • 2. Nepal 653
  • 3. Philippines 196
  • 4. Hong Kong 139
  • 5. India 120
  • 6. North Macedonia 116
  • 7. Bangladesh 107
  • 8. Greece 79
  • 9. Lebanon 59
  • 10. Egypt 55

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 1,493
Australian 531
English 511
Filipino 225
Macedonian 214
Greek 197
Irish 177
Indian 156
Lebanese 136
Italian 132

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

601
Both parents born in Australia
4,164
Both parents born overseas
370
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
37.0%
No Religion
30.6%
Hinduism
13.6%
Islam
6.3%
Buddhism
6.0%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
289 (5.4%)
5-14 years
432 (8.1%)
15-19 years
189 (3.5%)
20-24 years
447 (8.4%)
25-34 years
1,152 (21.5%)
35-44 years
809 (15.1%)
45-54 years
598 (11.2%)
55-64 years
652 (12.2%)
65-74 years
466 (8.7%)
75-84 years
231 (4.3%)
85+ years
84 (1.6%)

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