True Cost of Buying in Allambie Heights

2100 NSW · 16km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Allambie Heights is a prestigious residential suburb on Sydney's Northern Beaches, located 16km from the CBD. With a population of 4,800 and median age of 42, it attracts established families and professionals seeking a premium lifestyle. The suburb offers excellent proximity to beaches, quality schools, and recreational facilities like Manly Dam. Property values are strong with median house prices at $1.85M, reflecting the area's desirability. The community is characterized by spacious homes on larger blocks, low crime rates, and a family-friendly environment. Transport relies primarily on buses connecting to Chatswood and Manly, with limited public transport being the main drawback. The suburb benefits from Northern Beaches Hospital proximity and access to Warringah Mall for shopping. Investment prospects remain solid with 5.2% annual house price growth and low vacancy rates of 1.8%, though affordability is challenging for first-time buyers.

Premium Northern Beaches location with beach proximityStrong capital growth and property valuesExcellent schools and family-friendly environmentLow crime rates and high safety ratingsQuality recreational facilities and parks nearby

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.9M

+5.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$950K

+4.1% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.4M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.2%

Yield (House)

2.8%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

4,800

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$5,846/mo

Purchase Price

$950,000

Stamp Duty

$37,280

1st Year Total

$70,148

House

$10,551/mo

Purchase Price

$1,850,000

Stamp Duty

$84,160

1st Year Total

$126,610

Townhouse

$7,668/mo

Purchase Price

$1,350,000

Stamp Duty

$56,660

1st Year Total

$92,012

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Community Profile

Median Income

$95,000

Median Age

42

Family Households

68%

Owner-Occupied

82%

Walkability

45/100

Public Transport

4/10

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