Allambie Heights facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Allambie Heights Sydney, New South Wales
Manly Dam
Population	7,009 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2100
Elevation	118 m (387 ft)
Location	18 km (11 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Northern Beaches Council
State electorate(s)	Wakehurst
Federal Division(s)	Warringah
Suburbs around Allambie Heights: Forestville Frenchs Forest Beacon Hill Brookvale Killarney Heights Allambie Heights North Manly Seaforth North Balgowlah Manly Vale

Allambie Heights is a friendly suburb located in Northern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 17.5 kilometers north-east of the main city center of Sydney. This area is part of the beautiful Northern Beaches region, which is managed by the Northern Beaches Council.

A Look Back in Time

The name "Allambie" comes from an Aboriginal word. It means "peaceful place." A large piece of land with this name was divided up and sold in 1918. It's thought that an old "goat track," which is a rough path, used to follow where Allambie Road is today. Aboriginal people likely used this path to reach the ocean beaches at nearby Manly. The suburb as we know it started to grow in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The Allambie Heights Post Office first opened its doors on February 1, 1961.

Many streets in Allambie Heights are named after important battles and famous leaders from World War II. For example, you'll find streets like Moresby Place, Owen Stanley Avenue, Wewak Place, Libya Crescent, and Tobruk Avenue. There are also streets named after leaders like Roosevelt Avenue and Churchill Crescent. These names help remember the history of that time.

Who Lives in Allambie Heights?

In 2016, a study of the population showed that 7,009 people lived in Allambie Heights. Most people, about 71%, were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England (7.6%), New Zealand (2.1%), China (1.8%), and Italy (1.6%). About 84% of people spoke only English at home. Some other languages spoken were Mandarin (1.8%) and Italian (1.6%). When it came to religion, many people said they had no religion (33.7%). Others were Catholic (28.1%) or Anglican (18.1%).

Shops and Services

Allambie Heights has a main area where you can find many useful businesses. This includes a supermarket, a newsagent, and several coffee shops. You can also get tasty food from the fish and chip shop, pizza places, Indian restaurants, and Thai restaurants. There's a gift shop, a bakery, and a hair and beauty salon called Strand 22. The area also has a community center and the local primary school.

A big attraction here is the Warringah Aquatic Centre, which is a great place for swimming. Allambie Heights is also home to several places for older people to live, like the Italian Scalabrini Village and the German Lutheran Homes. There are also special centers that help people with disabilities, such as The Sunnyfield Association, The Cerebral Palsy Alliance, and Allambie Special School.

Schools in Allambie Heights

Allambie Heights is home to three schools that serve the community:

• Allambie Heights Public School
• Arranounbai School
• The Beach School

Nature and Parks

Aboriginal rock carving in Gumbooya Reserve

To the south, Allambie Heights is next to the beautiful Manly Dam Reserve. This reserve is also known as War Memorial Reserve. It's a natural home for many different kinds of plants and animals. You can also find amazing Australian Aboriginal rock carvings in this area, with a great example in Gumbooya Reserve. The Garigal National Park is located along the western edge of Allambie Heights.

To the north, you'll find Allenby Park. This park has small areas of rainforest and is crossed by little creeks and waterfalls. Sometimes, Bushfires happen in this area, but this is a natural part of Australia's environment. The forests usually grow back quite quickly after a fire.