Moving to Allawah NSW 2218
What the official numbers say about living in Allawah — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $428 a week, against a median household income of $1,774 a week.
About 52% of homes are owner-occupied and 47% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Allawah grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,367 → 5,351 people).
Around 70% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Nepal, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Nepali, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Allawah scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (42% of workers), while 39% work from home.
Nearest train station: Allawah, 250 m north.
Nearest metro station: Belmore, 6.5 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: UTS Shuttle Bus, 8.6 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 6.7 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 14 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 71 schools · 133 cafes & restaurants · 22 supermarkets · 100 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Allawah profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St George Christian School 300 m · St Raphael's Primary Catholic School 550 m · Hurstville Public School 900 m · Hurstville Adventist School 900 m · Blakehurst High School 950 m · Sydney Technical High School 950 m · Woniora Road School 1.1 km · Georges River College Hurstville 1.1 km
Groceries: Ghumti Grocery 250 m · Woolworths 600 m · New Yen Yen Supermarket 850 m · Mayalu Mini Market 900 m · Happy Daily 1000 m · Mayalu Mini Market 1000 m · Welcome Asian Supermarket 1000 m · Ka Lot Fuk Supermarket 1 km
Parks and reserves: Meade Park 200 m · Joy Mead Park 300 m · Augusta Park 450 m · Tiley Reserve 500 m · Bellevue Parade Reserve 500 m · Empress Park 650 m · Ma'anshan Friendship Park 700 m · Anglo Square 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Allawah, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis · Australian Raven · Pied Currawong · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Allawah, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allawah here | 5,351 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Carlton | 10,631 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| South Hurstville | 5,221 | — | 7/10 | 11% |
| Carss Park | 1,265 | — | 10/10 | 26% |
| Kogarah Bay | 2,102 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Hurstville | 31,162 | — | 7/10 | 10% |
| Beverley Park | 2,646 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Georges River — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Banks — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2218 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Allawah profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $428 a week, and about 47% of homes here are rented.
The population grew -0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,367 people to 5,351. It sits about 14 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Allawah station is roughly 0.2 km away. Local government is Georges River council, and the federal seat is Banks.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Allawah vs Carlton · Allawah vs South Hurstville.
Nearby guides: Carlton · South Hurstville · Carss Park · Kogarah Bay · Hurstville · Beverley Park.
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