Allambie Heights
NSW 2100 · Northern Beaches
7,317 (2021) → 7,450 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Allambie Heights is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2100, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.68M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 44/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Allambie Heights has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.97%), New Zealand (1.94%), Italy (1.72%), China (1.52%), South Africa (1.2%)
Top languages: Italian (1.67%), Mandarin (1.44%), Spanish (1%), German (0.83%), Cantonese (0.78%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1136 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Allambie Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1130
- Arranounbai SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1079
- The Beach SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1031
Nearby (within 10km)
- Farmhouse Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1159
- Balgowlah North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1157
- Manly Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1122
- St Kieran's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1126
- Brookvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1068
- Beacon Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1093
- St Augustine's College SydneyCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1136
- Seaforth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1158
- The Forest High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1055
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls CampusSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1109
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1141
- Aspect Vern Barnett SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1102
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Allambie Heights
Is Allambie Heights safe?
Allambie Heights has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,394 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Allambie Heights?
In Allambie Heights, the median house price is $2.68M and the median unit price is $880K. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
How far is Allambie Heights from Sydney CBD?
Allambie Heights is about 12.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 48 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Allambie Heights?
Allambie Heights has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1080 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Allambie Heights?
Allambie Heights has a transport score of 44/100 and 44 bus stops.