Allawah
NSW 2218 · Georges River
5,351 (2021) → 5,820 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Georges River local government area (est. 176,730 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Allawah is a moderate growth suburb in Georges River, NSW 2218, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.94M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 78/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Allawah has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2218 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (16%), Nepal (12.2%), Philippines (3.66%), Hong Kong (2.6%), India (2.24%)
Top languages: Mandarin (13.75%), Nepali (12.13%), Cantonese (10.78%), Arabic (3.35%), Macedon (3.21%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1057 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St George Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1159
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Raphael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.4kmICSEA 1130
- Blakehurst High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1043
- Hurstville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1102
- Woniora Road SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 999
- Hurstville Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1114
- Blakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1049
- Sydney Technical High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1136
- Georges River College Hurstville CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1017
- Bethany CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1083
- Carlton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1041
- Carlton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1064
- Hurstville South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1077
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Allawah
Is Allawah safe?
Allawah 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 1,532 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Allawah?
In Allawah, the median house price is $1.94M and the median unit price is $825K. Median weekly house rent is $880.
How far is Allawah from Sydney CBD?
Allawah is about 14.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Allawah?
Allawah has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1159 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Allawah?
Allawah has a transport score of 78/100 and 3 bus stops.