Alfords Point vs Bangor
The verdict
Bangor is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.73M versus $1.97M in Alfords Point. Bangor rates higher for liveability (76 vs 53). Bangor is closer to the coast (8.5 km vs 9.8 km).
Scores
| Alfords Point | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 67 |
| Transport | 52 | 58 |
| Education | 66 | 67 |
| Liveability | 53 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alfords Point | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,131 | 5,536 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,969 | $2,626 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.6% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.1% | 81.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Alfords Point Stable · Bangor Stable
Property
| Alfords Point | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.97M | $1.73M |
| Median unit price | $1.50M | $1.32M |
| House price YoY | 28.3% | 13.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 67 | 62 |
Median price history
Safety
| Alfords Point | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 64 | 36 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 64 | 18 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 160 | 36 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,469 | 1,572 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alfords Point | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,037 | 1,100 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alfords Point · Bangor
Transport
| Alfords Point | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 80 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Alfords Point | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 8.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.1 km | 22.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 9.3 km |
Population & growth
| Alfords Point | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,131 | 5,536 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,146 | 5,511 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,198 | 5,938 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | -0.11% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alfords Point or Bangor?
Alfords Point and Bangor have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Alfords Point or Bangor?
Bangor is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.73M versus $1.97M.
Which has better schools, Alfords Point or Bangor?
Bangor has a higher average school ICSEA (Alfords Point 1037 vs Bangor 1100; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alfords Point or Bangor?
Bangor has the higher transport score (Alfords Point 52/100 vs Bangor 58/100).
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