NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Allambie Heights, NSW, 2100
Desirability index
65/100
How this score is calculated#255 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Allambie Heights is a smaller suburban community in the Northern Beaches area, home to around 7,317 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,075 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-17%), roughly 146.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $815 (flats $700, houses $1,400), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 131 / 78 / 223
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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 weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,075
- Against the person
- 200
- Against property
- 641
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 146.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 37 residents
- State safety percentile
- 12.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -17.4%
Most common offence types
- Fraud163
- Malicious Damage To Property73
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault70
- Other Theft73
- Steal From Retail Store235
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,088.5
- Allambie Heights Public SchoolPrimary
- The Beach SchoolSpecial
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksCondamine Street, Pittwater Road01 Jun 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
304 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 CHURCHILL CRESCENT ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces6 PALERMO PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 COOTAMUNDRA DRIVE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space54 SMITH AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Fences431 CONDAMINE STREET ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 BUNA PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool144 ALLAMBIE ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure57 SMITH AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Carport61 KENTWELL ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 MONSERRA ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 NARGONG ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 SMITH AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces30 KENTWELL ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Additional Information Requested
- Advertising and signage; Retail Premise141 ALLAMBIE ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
2025· 45 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 CORKERY CRESCENT ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation439 CONDAMINE STREET ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 CULBARA PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 NARGONG ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 SANANANDA AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1A KENTWELL ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 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 Accommodation12 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 pool8 ORARA ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision138 ALLAMBIE ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 BINALONG AVENUE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Under Assessment
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces6 PALERMO PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation24 CORKERY CRESCENT ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 ALLENBY PARK PARADE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
September 2025
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 MONSERRA ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation54 ALLAMBIE ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 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 trading163 UPPER CLONTARF STREET ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 ALLENBY PARK PARADE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 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 Accommodation11 MORESBY PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 ARNHEM ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation439 CONDAMINE STREET ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Infrastructure185 ALLAMBIE ROAD ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 COOLALIE PLACE ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 2100Determined
2024· 40 proposals
40 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 39 proposals
39 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 57 proposals
57 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 65 proposals
65 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 44 proposals
44 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
84 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- ArmaguardATM
- Baker's DelightBakery
- Beauty salon
- Bench (5)
- Bicycle Parking
- Allambie Heights Public School, Allambie RdBus stop
- Allambie Rd after Corkery CresBus stop
- Allambie Rd after Kirra RdBus stop
- Allambie Rd after Roosevelt AvBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Allambie Pharmacypharmacy
- Alternativealternative
- Physiotherapistphysiotherapist
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Manly Warringah War Memorial Park Manly Warringah War Memorial Park SHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Giraffe Early LearningCondamine Streetchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 25
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 65.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #255 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Condamine St After James Sttransport
- Condamine St After James Sttransport
- Condamine St At Pozieres Pdetransport
- Condamine St At Pozieres Pdetransport
- Wakehurst Pwy Opp Yarraman Av Walkwaytransport
- Giraffe Early LearningchildcareCondamine Streetchildcare
- Manly Warringah War Memorial Park heritageManly Warringah War Memorial Park SHR
- Allambie Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
- Alternativehealthalternative
- Physiotherapisthealthphysiotherapist
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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