NSW · Northern Beaches Council

Allambie Heights, 2100

Est. population · Jun 2025

8,009

Growth (1 yr)

-0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.6%

Median age

43

Median income

$2,890/wk

Employment rate

62.6%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$2,755,000

Languages at home

13.3%non-English

Most common: Italian, Mandarin, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

66.7/100
Good

Top 5% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
What Allambie Heights is known for: High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport, Green suburb, Education hub

Suburb profile

Allambie Heights sits up in the Northern Beaches Council hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.

Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment, plus schools and education stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with growth momentum less decisive.

At a glance

Allambie Heights snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$2.75M

+14% change

Median rent

$815/wk

Houses $1,400 · Units $700

Population (ERP)

8,009

-0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.9%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#43

among Metro Sydney · Established

Safety

27th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

8th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

92nd

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
66.7/100 — Good
State standing
Top 5% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
418th in Australia
State rank
99th in NSW
Peer rank
#43 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#73 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$700
Houses (January to March 2026)
$1,400
All types (January to March 2026)
$815
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
122
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$2,755,000
Median price change
+14.3%

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

8,009(June 2025)

-0.1% annual · +0.6% over 5 years · 8th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.1%
5-year growth
+0.6%
Change in 1 year
-5
Change in 5 years
+44
Growth rank in NSW
8th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~8,200), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
7,317
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,890
Dwelling vacancy
4.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
121 of 2,459
Median monthly mortgage
$3,467
Employment rate
62.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,034 / 78 / 223

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
375
Against the person
70
Against property
224
Rate per 1,000 residents
46.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 105 residents
State safety percentile
27.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-17.2%

Most common offence types

  • Fraud163
  • Malicious Damage To Property73
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault70
  • Other Theft73
  • Steal From Retail Store235

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,133.5
Median ICSEA percentile
92th
School list
  • Allambie Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1138 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 406 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • The Beach SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1039 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 35 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Arranounbai SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1073 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 50% · 34 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Balgowlah North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1169 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 381 students · Top SEA quarter 68% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Farmhouse Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1165 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 37 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Manly Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1129 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 553 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Giraffe Early LearningCondamine Streetchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

81 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Condamine St After James St
  • Condamine St After James St
  • Condamine St At Pozieres Pde
  • Condamine St At Pozieres Pde
  • Wakehurst Pwy Opp Yarraman Av Walkway

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

154 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

3 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 1 bakeries · 5 playgrounds · 2 sports centres

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life16 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport81 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
92/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.41
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.5
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.19
Food & drink(11)
  • Baker's DelightBakery
  • BranCoCafe
  • DandyCafe
  • The Old CivicCafe
  • Allambie PiesFast food
  • Chubby FishFast food
  • The Allambie Pizza ShopFast food

    Unit 6 141 Allambie Road

  • Wicked ChickenFast food
  • Cinnamon ThaiRestaurant
  • Delhi Darbar Indian RestaurantRestaurant
  • KeeRestaurant
Shopping(2)
  • IGA Allambie HeightsSupermarket
Community(4)
  • Allambie Heights Public HallCommunity centre
  • Allambie Heights Public SchoolSchool

    165 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights

  • Forest High SchoolSchool
  • The Beach SchoolSchool
Health & services(2)
  • Allambie PharmacyPharmacy
  • Allambie VetVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(24)
  • Wakehurst Golf CourseGolf course

    Upper Clontarf Street

  • Allambie Heights OvalPark
  • Arnhem Road ReservePark
  • Canea ReservePark
  • Cootamundra Drive ReservePark
  • F J Machon ReservePark
  • Gilai ReservePark
  • Gumbooyah ReservePark

    Gumbooya Street

  • Maroa ReservePark
  • Park

    90B Allambie Road, Allambie Heights

  • Park (3)
  • Wandella ReservePark
  • Picnic area
  • Playground (5)
  • Allambie Heights Community Tennis ClubSports centre
  • Wakehurst Couvret Tennis CentreSports centre
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool
Entertainment(4)
  • Viewpoint (4)
Transport(23)

23 bus stops

Other(38)
  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Alternative
  • ArmaguardATM
  • 19th holeAttraction
  • Heartbreak HillAttraction
  • The RockAttraction
  • Three stepsAttraction
  • Beauty salon
  • Bench (5)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Compressed Air
  • Drinking water
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Firepit (5)
  • Hairdresser
  • Strand 22Hairdresser
  • Houseware
  • Information (12)
  • Sssh, there are dragons here!Information
  • Water skiing areaInformation
  • Manly Warringah War Memorial State ParkNature Reserve
  • Lambie Heights NewsagencyNewsagent
  • Allambie VetParking
  • Parking (15)
  • Pet Grooming
  • BP Allambie HeightsPetrol station

    132 Allambie Road

  • Physiotherapist
  • Picnic Table (10)
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Allambie Heights LPOPost office

    Unit 5 151 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights

  • Practice Pitch
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (4)
  • Swimming Area
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Vacant
  • Vacuum Cleaner
  • Waste Basket (3)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

13 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Allambie Heights OvalPark
  • Allambie Heights Public HallPark
  • Aquatic ReservePark
  • Arnhem Road ReservePark
  • Canea ReservePark
  • Cootamundra Drive ReservePark
  • F J Machon ReservePark
  • Gilai ReservePark
  • Gumbooyah ReservePark
  • Manly Dam Picnic AreaPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
25
Parks (OSM)
16

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital (2.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Allambie PharmacyPharmacy
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • PhysiotherapistPhysiotherapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
140
Participants per 1,000 residents
17.5

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 17°
Rainfall
321 mm · ~40 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 14°
Rainfall
359 mm · ~45 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
263 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
242 mm · ~30 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 16 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    25 ARNHEM ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    20 EERAWY ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Additional Information Requested
  • June 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    30 KENTWELL ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    12 CHURCHILL CRESCENT ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    6 PALERMO PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    18 COOTAMUNDRA DRIVE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space
    54 SMITH AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Additional Information Requested
  • May 2026

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Fences
    431 CONDAMINE STREET ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    16 BUNA PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    144 ALLAMBIE ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    57 SMITH AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • April 2026

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Carport
    61 KENTWELL ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    8 MONSERRA ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    1 NARGONG ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    8 SMITH AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • February 2026

  • Advertising and signage; Retail Premise
    141 ALLAMBIE ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
2025· 26 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    15 CORKERY CRESCENT ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    439 CONDAMINE STREET ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 CULBARA PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    2 NARGONG ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    13 SANANANDA AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1A KENTWELL ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    12 LIBYA CRESCENT ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation
    12 SMITH AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Operational consent issued
  • November 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Stairway; Swimming pool
    8 ORARA ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision
    138 ALLAMBIE ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Deferred Commencement
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    6 BINALONG AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Under Assessment
  • October 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    6 PALERMO PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    24 CORKERY CRESCENT ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    5 ALLENBY PARK PARADE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • September 2025

  • Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    12 MONSERRA ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    54 ALLAMBIE ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    9 ROOSEVELT AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (outdoor); Hours of operation and trading
    163 UPPER CLONTARF STREET ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    21 ALLENBY PARK PARADE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • July 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    19 MORESBY PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    34 ROOSEVELT AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    11 MORESBY PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    27 ARNHEM ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • June 2025

  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    439 CONDAMINE STREET ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Withdrawn
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Infrastructure
    185 ALLAMBIE ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1 COOLALIE PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • Manly Warringah War Memorial Park Manly Warringah War Memorial Park SHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Warringah
Member of Parliament
Zali STEGGALL (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
130,761
Turnout (2025)
92.1%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.3 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 45.5%Labor 54.5%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.9 km away).

Coalition 46.3%Labor 53.7%

0.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +8.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Allambie HeightsLabor 53.0% · Coalition 47.0% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • AllambieLabor 53.0% · Coalition 47.0% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • North BalgowlahLabor 53.4% · Coalition 46.6% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Manly ValeLabor 57.0% · Coalition 43.0% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
  • BrookvaleLabor 59.1% · Coalition 40.9% TPP (2025)2.3 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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