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Allambie Heights vs North Balgowlah

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Allambie Heights scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

Allambie HeightsNorth Balgowlah
Active4630
Safety9298
Wealth7898
Value7990
Parks5140
Cafés6313
Transit1057
Green space7836
Active & healthy6843
Schools nearby (OSM)4543
Median rent$600/wk $825/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,500,000$3,825,000
House sales this quarter3742
Population7,3173,816
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Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Allambie Heights safer than North Balgowlah?

North Balgowlah scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Allambie Heights or North Balgowlah?

Allambie Heights has the lower median house price of the two ($2,500,000 vs $3,825,000).

Should I live in Allambie Heights or North Balgowlah?

Allambie Heights scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Allambie Heights or North Balgowlah.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →