Alfords Point vs Illawong
The verdict
Illawong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.92M versus $1.92M in Alfords Point. Illawong rates higher for liveability (70 vs 53). Illawong is closer to the coast (8.2 km vs 9.8 km).
Scores
| Alfords Point | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 67 |
| Transport | 52 | 63 |
| Education | 66 | 68 |
| Liveability | 53 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alfords Point | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,131 | 7,427 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,969 | $2,778 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.6% | 44.5% |
| Born in Australia | 76.1% | 74.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Alfords Point Stable · Illawong Stable
Property
| Alfords Point | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.92M | $1.92M |
| Median unit price | $1.50M | $1.00M |
| House price YoY | 17.9% | 7.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Alfords Point | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 64 | 27 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 64 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 160 | 323 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,629 | 1,804 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alfords Point | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 1,069 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alfords Point · Illawong
Transport
| Alfords Point | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 50 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Alfords Point | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.1 km | 20.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Alfords Point | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,131 | 7,427 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,146 | 7,462 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,198 | 7,586 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | 0.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alfords Point or Illawong?
Alfords Point and Illawong have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Alfords Point or Illawong?
Illawong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.92M versus $1.92M.
Which has better schools, Alfords Point or Illawong?
Illawong has a higher average school ICSEA (Alfords Point 1066 vs Illawong 1069; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alfords Point or Illawong?
Illawong has the higher transport score (Alfords Point 52/100 vs Illawong 63/100).
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