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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)

57
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,131
Population
$1.92M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
52
Transport score

Alfords Point is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2234, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.92M 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.

21.1 km
To Sydney CBD
9.8 km
To coast
$1,050/wk
Median rent (house)
3.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,131
Population
43
Median age
3.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Sutherland Shire LGA population (est. 2025)239,883
Median household income (weekly)$2,969
vs NSW median+60.5%
Bachelor degree or higher41.6%
Born in Australia76.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse930 / 0 / 8

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

$1.92M+17.9%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,050 / $865 wk
Rental yield (house)2.8%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

2
Break & enter dwelling64/100k
1
Steal from dwelling32/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft64/100k
5
Domestic assault160/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
0
Non-domestic assault0/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 51 (all categories, latest year)1,629 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

81

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

199
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1046 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Alfords Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1066

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Tharawal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1078
  • Menai High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1046
  • Lugarno Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1105
  • Illawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1083
  • Padstow Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1043
  • Picnic Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1101
  • De La Salle College, Revesby HeightsSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1059
  • Picnic Point High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1018
  • St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1080
  • Aspect Macarthur School, HolsworthyPrimary · Independent · 2.9km
  • Revesby South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1042
  • Inaburra SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1122

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

52
16Bus
CBD commute (est.)75 min (bus)
Nearest train stationRevesby (3.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
870mm
Rainfall/yr
7.1h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

10 in suburbSupermarkets
10 in suburbCafes/Rest.
228 in suburbParks
102 in suburbPlaygrounds
201 in suburbPools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
21 in suburbPharmacies
21 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
296 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (6.0 km)
Nearest vet3.9 km
Nearest airportSydney (14.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

46

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
29
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

74

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

22
Parks
10
Nature reserves
8
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

50

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
12
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

32

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.64

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.12%
Projected population 20413,198
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sutherland Shire

Illawong$2.02M63transportMenai$1.65M31transportBangor$1.73M58transportSandy Point$1.98M78transportBonnet Bay$1.77M79transportWoronora$1.78M75transport

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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 1,629 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Alfords Point?

In Alfords Point, the median house price is $1.92M. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.

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 1066 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.