Alfords Point, NSW 2234 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Alfords Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2234, home to 3,131 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sutherland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 25 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,131
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,969 /week
- Median personal income
- $956 /week
- Median family income
- $2,978 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $768 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,595
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Alfords Point Public School
- Lugarno Public School
- Padstow Heights Public School
- Picnic Point Public School
- Menai High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 24 bus stops
- Brushwood Dr At Satinwood Cl
- Brushwood Dr Opp Casuarina Rd
- Brushwood Dr At Casuarina Rd
- Brushwood Dr At Moonah Rd
- Brushwood Dr Opp Brushwood Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 49 parks and reserves
- 15 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 26.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 100.0% of the 1,004 resolvable premises in Alfords Point. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 544 across postcode 2234 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 175 violent offences, 126 theft, 68 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alfords Point?
Alfords Point (NSW 2234) had 3,131 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Alfords Point?
The median advertised rent in Alfords Point is $768/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Alfords Point?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Alfords Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Alfords Point Public School (0.9 km), Lugarno Public School (1.9 km), Padstow Heights Public School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Alfords Point?
Alfords Point is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Alfords Point?
Across postcode 2234, 544 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (175), theft (126), property damage (68). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Alfords Point?
In Alfords Point, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (26.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Alfords Point?
24 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Alfords Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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