Alfords Point (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with address registers verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Alfords Point has an estimated population of 3,136 as of May 2026. This indicates a minor increase of 5 residents (0.2%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 3,131 individuals. The adjustment is calculated from a resident count of 3,136, determined by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP figures (June 2025) along with address verification following the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,220 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical ratio across national regions analyzed by Districts. The post-census growth of 0.2% in the suburb of Alfords Point is within 2.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (3.1%), indicating competitive local growth drivers. Net overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, accounting for approximately 68.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The suburb of Alfords Point has a highly qualified labor force, featuring a significant concentration of professional service workers, a very low unemployment rate of 1.5%, and an annual employment expansion estimated at 0.9% based on statistical area figures aggregated by Districts. In March 2026, the employed population numbered 1,798, while the local unemployment rate was 2.6% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and the rate of labor force participation closely matched the metropolitan benchmark of 69.1%. Census responses indicate that a significant 45.1% of working residents operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related lock-downs.

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Based on Districts' collation of the most recent postcode tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Alfords Point recorded a median income of $59,979 and an average income of $79,227. This ranks among the top tiers in the country, compared to median and average figures of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $66,169 for the median and $87,403 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show household incomes are exceptionally high, placing in the 96th percentile with a weekly median of $2,969. In terms of income brackets, the top category of $4000+ per week is the most common, accounting for 33.6% of households (1,053 people), which differs from the metropolitan area where the - range is the most common at . The suburb's wealth is evident, with of households earning more than weekly, which supports high-end retail and commercial services. Once housing expenses are met, households retain of their earnings, demonstrating substantial discretionary spending capacity, and the area's SEIFA index for income places it in the th decile.

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The mix of housing in the suburb of Alfords Point at the time of the last Census consisted of 99.1% separate houses and 0.9% other dwelling types such as semi-detached properties, townhouses, apartments, or alternative structures, whereas the Sydney metropolitan area recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Alfords Point was substantially higher than the metropolitan average, standing at 50.5%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (45.6%) or occupied by tenants (3.9%). The median mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,595 per month, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $768, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Alfords Point are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent levels are significantly above the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 91.5%, which includes 55.4% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 8.5% of the total, consisting of 7.4% single person households and 0.6% group households. The median household occupancy of 3.3 people exceeds the Greater Sydney metropolitan average of 2.7.

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Educational attainment levels in the suburb of Alfords Point are below metropolitan benchmarks, with 28.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This difference suggests scope for further academic and professional training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 36.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 23.7%.

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Public transport data shows 16 active transit stops operating in the suburb of Alfords Point, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, which provide 785 passenger services each week. Accessibility is rated highly, with local residents living an average of 192 meters from the nearest transit point. Being a residential neighborhood, most employed residents travel outside the suburb for work, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Households own an average of 2.3 cars, which is higher than the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 45.1%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health data shows excellent results in the suburb of Alfords Point, according to an analysis by Districts of mortality statistics and the incidence of chronic conditions, which reveals a low rate of common health issues across all age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 58% of the local population, equivalent to about 1,825 residents.

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The suburb of Alfords Point displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most local housing markets, with 23.0% of the population born outside Australia and 27.9% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 73.5% of residents in the suburb of Alfords Point, compared to a rate of 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 43 years in the suburb of Alfords Point is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and also exceeds the national average of 38 years. The demographic profile shows a strong concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 years (13.1%), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is smaller (9.1%) than is typical across Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.5% to 6.3%, and the 65 to 74 age group has expanded from 11.6% to 13.1%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group has contracted from 18.8% to 14.8%, and the to cohort has decreased from to . Looking forward to demographic models point to major changes in the age distribution of the suburb of Alfords Point. The to age bracket is expected to expand, adding people () to rise from to . The combined cohorts aged and over will represent of the total population growth, highlighting the aging trend in the area. Conversely, the to and to age brackets are expected to see population declines.

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Alfords Point currently has an estimated 131 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 83 children aged 0-2 and 54 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 108 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 318. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.