Allawah at a glance
Median house
$2,060,000
+11.8% over 12 months
Median unit
$343,440
Weekly rent
$850
Houses · units $680
Gross yield
2.1%
Houses, on the median
Population
5,351
Median age 36
Prices: Median of 15 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2218), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,060,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (15 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 83% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+11.8%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $412,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +11.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Allawah.
Median house price
$2,060,000
+11.8% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Median of 15 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$680/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$2,060,000
+11.8% annual growth
$343,440
5,351
Median age: 36
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +11.8%/yr
2021
$1.2M
5-year change
+75%
2026
$2.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Allawah.
Allawah's median house price is $2,060,000 (median of 15 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2218 (NSW), Bayside Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Allawah (2218) sits in the Bayside region of NSW. The median house here is $2,060,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +11.8% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Allawah has roughly 5,351 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Allawah's population at 5,351, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,351
Median age
36
Family households
70%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.15% (median rent $850/wk against a $2,060,000 price tag). Units yield 10.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 46% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +11.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.15%
Based on $2,060,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 202610.30%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+11.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202651%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
75
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Allawah.
Local schools for Allawah
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Blakehurst High School
Blakehurst Public School
Carlton South Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Allawah.
- What is the median house price in Allawah?
- The median house price in Allawah, NSW 2218 is $2,060,000 (median of 15 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +11.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Allawah?
- A useful starting point is the Allawah median house price of $2,060,000 (units $343,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Allawah a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Allawah is 2.1%: the median weekly house rent is $850 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2218), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,060,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 11.8% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Allawah is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Allawah postcode?
- Allawah is in the 2218 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Allawah?
- Allawah is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2218. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Allawah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $680.
- What schools are in Allawah?
- There are 20 schools serving Allawah on this page, including St Raphael's Catholic Primary School, St George Christian School, Blakehurst High School.
- What suburbs are near Allawah?
- Allawah is close to Carlton, Kogarah Bay, Beverley Park, South Hurstville, Carss Park.
- What is the population of Allawah?
- The population of Allawah is approximately 5,351 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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