Alfords Point
NSW 2234 · Sutherland Shire
3,131 (2021) → 3,146 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Alfords Point is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2234, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.97M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 52/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Alfords Point has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2234 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Lebanon (2.24%), England (2.17%), North Macedonia (2.14%), Greece (1.12%), China (0.96%)
Top languages: Greek (6.2%), Arabic (5.81%), Macedon (3.39%), Mandarin (1.41%), Cantonese (1.12%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1046 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Alfords Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1037
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tharawal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1085
- Menai High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1046
- Lugarno Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1099
- Illawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1069
- Padstow Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1053
- Picnic Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1101
- De La Salle College, Revesby HeightsSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1065
- Picnic Point High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1018
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1079
- Revesby South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1041
- Inaburra SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1123
- Panania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1057
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Alfords Point
Is Alfords Point safe?
Alfords Point has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,469 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Alfords Point?
In Alfords Point, the median house price is $1.97M. Median weekly house rent is $1,300.
How far is Alfords Point from Sydney CBD?
Alfords Point is about 21.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Alfords Point?
Alfords Point has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1037 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Alfords Point?
Alfords Point has a transport score of 52/100 and 16 bus stops.