Allawah, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Allawah, in the Georges River Council local government area.
| Locality | Allawah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Georges River Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.97282 |
| Longitude | 151.11348 |
| Population | 5,645 |
| Density | 9408.3 /km² |
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Elevation | 39 m |
| Postcode | 2218 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 15 km southwest |
Allawah is a locality in the Georges River Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,645. The locality covers an area of 0.6 km², giving a population density of about 9408.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 39 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km southwest of Sydney. Allawah is located at 33.9728°S, 151.1135°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2218.
Allawah unfolds as a landscape of gentle slopes, a quiet ascent from the shimmering expanse of the Georges River. It lies 1.5 km south-east of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 138°T), and is situated 14.7 km south-west of Sydney. Here, the air carries a subtle, sweet scent of flowering gum and damp earth, particularly after a summer rain, as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, casting long, soft shadows across manicured lawns and the weathered brickwork of older homes. Streets wind with a natural grace, following the land's contours, where mature trees, their branches reaching like welcoming arms, provide dappled shade, and the distant murmur of traffic is softened by the rustle of leaves. It’s a place where the horizon feels close, yet the view often opens unexpectedly to glimpses of the river’s blue, a constant, soothing presence in the background of everyday life.
The story of Allawah is entwined with the development of the southern Sydney fringe, a journey from bushland to suburbia, spurred by the expansion of transport links that brought the land within reach of city dwellers seeking a more tranquil existence. Its economy, once perhaps tied to the river's bounty or smaller-scale farming, now largely reflects the broader metropolitan model, with residents commuting to employment centres further afield, while local businesses cater to the daily needs of a settled population. Distinctive elements of its character emerge in the blend of architectural styles, from federation-era bungalows to more modern constructions, each contributing to a layered visual history. The proximity to the Georges River, a vital waterway for recreation and a constant reminder of the natural environment, remains a defining feature, drawing people to its banks for an evening stroll or a weekend picnic, a quiet echo of earlier times.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Allawah, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Allawah, in the Georges River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Allawah includes the postcode (2218), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Georges River Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Allawah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |