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Allawah suburb profile

Allawah is a small, quietly residential suburb in Sydney's St George area, tucked between Hurstville and Kogarah. It centres on Allawah station on the Illawarra line, with a compact shopping strip and several low-rise apartment blocks clustered close to the rail, while quieter streets further out feature older weatherboard and brick cottages set among mature trees. The suburb suits people who want a calm, village-like feel with practical transport links and easy access to larger retail and dining precincts nearby. Local pocket parks and sports fields complete a low-key, everyday suburban lifestyle.

Allawah property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,170,000Past 3 months

Property growth+9.5%Past 12 months

Houses don't come up for sale often in Allawah, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median house price. House values have risen sharply, up 12.7% over the last 12 months. The median unit price is $840,000, up a solid 6.3% over the last 12 months, and house values rose faster than unit values over the year.

Over the last 3 months 1 house and 12 units sold. Units sold in a median of 21 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Allawah saw house rents average $870 a week, up a solid 8.8% over the last 12 months, while unit rents averaged $680 a week, up a modest 4.6% over the last 12 months. House rents grew faster than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/A$840K
Change in value
Past 12 months
12.7%6.3%
Sold
Past 3 months
112
Median days on market
Past 12 months
N/A21
Average rent
Past 12 months
$870$680
Change in rent
Past 12 months
8.8%4.6%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Allawah demographics

Allawah is home to 5,351 people, with a median age of 36 and a typical household income of $1,774 a week, roughly $92,248 a year.

Families are the dominant household type. Couple families with children are the largest group at 43.3%, and together with couple families without children (37.7%) they make up just over eight in ten families. One-parent families account for 15.9%, while other families represent 3.1%.

In Allawah, owner-occupiers are the majority, comprising 52.6% of homes (26.3% owned outright and 26.3% owned with a mortgage), and renters make up 47.4%.

Suburbs near Allawah

Some popular suburbs near Allawah include:

  • Carlton: a small, leafy suburb with quiet residential streets and local parks.
  • Kogarah Bay: a bayside suburb centred on water views and foreshore walking areas.
  • Hurstville: an established regional centre with a mix of shops and public services.
  • South Hurstville: predominantly residential with tree-lined streets and a suburban atmosphere.
  • Carss Park: known for its waterfront reserve and recreational spaces along the bay.

How does Allawah compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Allawah’s median house price is 10.3% higher than Carlton’s.
  • Median unit prices: Allawah’s median unit price is 7.7% higher than Hurstville’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Allawah have grown 10.5% higher than in Carlton.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Allawah have grown 1.2% higher than in Carlton.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Allawah are selling 27.6% faster than in Hurstville.
  • Investment considerations: In Allawah, the rental yield for house is 5.3% lower than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 13.5% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Allawah have grown 2.7% lower than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Allawah have grown 7.5% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

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In Allawah ,40 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 33.3% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.58% and 2.14%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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