Allawah at a glance
Population
5,351
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Allawah.
The postcode for Allawah is 2218 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Allawah (2218) sits in the Bayside region of NSW.
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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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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$428/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
5,351
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
33
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
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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 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 $440, for units it's $428.
- 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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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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