Side by sideSuburb comparison

Allawah vs Kogarah Bay.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Allawah edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Allawah (1085) sits above Kogarah Bay (1081). Kogarah Bay skews owner-occupied (85%), Allawah runs more rental-dense (51% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Allawah edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1081). Kogarah Bay also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsAllawah vs Kogarah Bay

Common questions

Does Allawah or Kogarah Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Allawah scores 1085 vs 1081 in Kogarah Bay. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Allawah
Metric
Kogarah Bay

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$440/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$460/wk
$428/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$650/wk
51.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
46.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
16
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
5,351
Population
2,102
36
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1085
Avg ICSEA
1081

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).