Allawah, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Allawah Sydney, New South Wales
Allawah Hotel, Railway Parade
Population	5,706 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2218
Elevation	53 m (174 ft)
Location	15 km (9 mi) south of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Georges River Council
State electorate(s)	Kogarah
Federal Division(s)	Banks
Suburbs around Allawah: Hurstville Bexley Bexley South Hurstville Allawah Carlton Blakehurst Carss Park Carlton

Railway Parade, Allawah shops

Lancelot Street, Allawah

Allawah is a suburb located in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is about 16 kilometres south of the main Sydney central business district (CBD). Allawah is part of the St George area. It falls under the local government area of the Georges River Council. The postcode for Allawah is 2218, which is also used by the nearby suburb of Carlton.

History of Allawah

Early Land Grants

The first large piece of land in this area was given out in 1808. It was given to Captain John Townson by Major George Johnston. This land was called Townson's Farm. It was very big, covering about 1950 acres. This area now includes parts of Penshurst, Beverly Hills, and Kogarah railway station.

Railway and Post Office

The railway line to Hurstville first opened in 1884. However, the railway station right here in Allawah didn't open until much later. It started operating on 23 October 1925. The Allawah post office, which helps people send mail, opened its doors in May 1933.

Who Lives in Allawah? (Demographics)

Population and Birthplaces

According to the 2016 Census, there were 5,706 people living in Allawah. About 34.7% of these people were born in Australia. Many residents also came from other countries. The next most common birthplaces were China (21.7%), Nepal (6.9%), and the Philippines (2.9%).

Languages Spoken

English was the only language spoken at home by 27.1% of people in Allawah. Many other languages are also spoken. These include Mandarin (18.7%), Cantonese (11.6%), and Nepali (7.1%). This shows that Allawah is a diverse community with people from many different backgrounds.

Shopping and Local Businesses

Allawah is a small suburb that is not directly on the coast. It's about a 15 to 20-minute walk from the larger suburb of Hurstville. The main shopping area in Allawah is located on Railway Parade. This street is right next to the Allawah railway station. Here, you can find a newsagent, a post office, and a corner store. There's also a Nepalese/Indian grocery store, a real estate agency, and places to buy take-away food. You can also find a hairdresser and the local hotel, called the Allawah Hotel.

Getting Around (Transport)

Allawah Railway Station

Allawah railway station is on the Illawarra line. This line is serviced by Sydney Trains. The railway station has been updated recently. Lifts were installed to make it easier for people with mobility challenges to use the station.

Train Services

Trains from Allawah go towards Bondi Junction and Hurstville. During busy times, trains stop at Allawah six times an hour. At other times, except on weekends, trains come four times an hour. On weekends, there are two train services an hour in both directions. It takes about 25 minutes to travel from Allawah to the Sydney CBD by train.

Important Places (Landmarks)

• Allawah Hotel
• Meade Park
• PJ Ferry Reserve Community Hall
• Southern Sydney Synagogue