True Cost of Buying in Allawah

2218 NSW · 18km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Allawah is a well-established residential suburb in Sydney's St George region, located 18km south of the CBD. With a population of 2,850 and median age of 41, it attracts families and professionals seeking affordable housing with excellent transport connectivity. The suburb features a diverse multicultural community with 45% born overseas, predominantly in separate houses (65%) with some units and townhouses. Allawah Station on the T4 line provides direct CBD access in 25-30 minutes, making it popular with commuters. The property market shows strong fundamentals with median house prices at $1.25M and solid growth of 7.2% annually. The area offers good amenities including Allawah Public School, local parks, and proximity to major shopping at Hurstville. With low crime rates, family-friendly atmosphere, and ongoing infrastructure improvements, Allawah represents a solid investment opportunity in Sydney's southern corridor.

Excellent transport connectivity via T4 rail line to CBDStrong property growth with 45.8% gains over 5 yearsFamily-friendly community with good local schoolsAffordable relative to nearby suburbs like HurstvilleLow crime index of 25/100 indicating high safety

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.3M

+7.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$780K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$980K

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

38 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.2%

Yield (House)

3.5%

Auction Clearance

68%

Population

2,850

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$4,986/mo

Purchase Price

$780,000

Stamp Duty

$29,630

1st Year Total

$59,828

House

$7,267/mo

Purchase Price

$1,250,000

Stamp Duty

$51,160

1st Year Total

$87,202

Townhouse

$5,797/mo

Purchase Price

$980,000

Stamp Duty

$38,630

1st Year Total

$69,560

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Community Profile

Median Income

$78,000

Median Age

41

Family Households

58%

Owner-Occupied

62%

Walkability

65/100

Public Transport

8/10

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