Allambie Heights
NSW 2100 • Greater Sydney
About Allambie Heights
Allambie Heights is a tranquil residential suburb on Sydney's Northern Beaches, located 17.5 kilometres north-east of the CBD. With a population of around 7,300, the suburb attracts established families and professionals with an average age of 40-59 years. Home ownership is very high at 82%, reflecting the area's affluent, stable character with family households making up 56% of residents.
The name Allambie is an Aboriginal word meaning "peaceful place", which aptly describes this leafy suburb bordered by Manly Dam Reserve to the south and Garigal National Park to the west. The suburb features significant Aboriginal rock carvings in Gumbooya Reserve and streets named after World War II battles. Residents enjoy proximity to Northern Beaches beaches, Warringah Mall at Brookvale, and local retirement villages. The median house price of around .5 million reflects its desirability.
Allambie Heights falls under postcode 2100 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wakehurst electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 142, 178 — Manly Wharf, Warringah Mall 10-20 min
- 280 — Sydney CBD via Spit Bridge 45-55 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ B-Line accessible from Warringah Mall for express CBD service
Local shops walkable, car needed for most errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1078 Oxford Falls Road
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Alfred Rd
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Allambie Heights Public School ICSEA 1138Allambie Rd
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Beacon Hill Public School ICSEA 1099Tristram Rd
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Brookvale Public School ICSEA 1075Old Pittwater Rd
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The Beach School ICSEA 1039Malinya Rd
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Allambie Heights, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 583
- 2. New Zealand 142
- 3. Italy 126
- 4. China 111
- 5. South Africa 88
- 6. Ireland 70
- 7. Germany 59
- 8. Scotland 59
- 9. United States 58
- 10. India 54
- 11. Canada 43
- 12. Philippines 41
- 13. Brazil 37
- 14. Japan 33
- 15. Wales 33
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)