Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah, NSW 2309
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $450/wk Median
- 37.1% Renters
Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.2k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $450
- To the CBD
- 14.4km
- Walkability
- 8.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 16,200 residents, a substantial 37.1% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $450 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah
Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah
Real questions renters ask before moving to Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah.
Is Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah family-friendly for renters?
Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $450/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
How far is Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah from the Sydney CBD?
Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah is approximately 14km from the Sydney CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah has a 37.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah walkable?
Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah carries a walkability score of 8.8/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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