Illawong - Alfords Point

Illawong - Alfords Point is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Illawong-Alfords Point's population is 10,593 as of November 2025, an increase of 39 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 10,554. This growth rate of 0.4% places it within 2.2 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 2.6%. The population density is 1,451 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.9% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. According to these projections, the area's population is expected to decline by 64 persons by 2041 due to demographic shifts.

However, specific age cohorts are projected to grow; notably, the 75-84 age group is anticipated to increase by 500 people during this period.

The level of residential development activity in Illawong - Alfords Point is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Illawong-Alfords Point has averaged approximately seven new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 35 homes. As of FY26 so far, one approval has been recorded. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is likely meeting demand, providing good options for buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $471,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year, $1.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Illawong-Alfords Point records significantly lower building activity, 79.0% below the regional average per person. The limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Nationally, this activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

With approximately 2519 people per dwelling approval, it demonstrates an established market. Given expected stable or declining population, Illawong-Alfords Point should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Illawong - Alfords Point has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include Illawong Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Baxter Place, Heathcote Road Upgrade from Infantry Parade to The Avenue, and Blaxland Riverside Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Illawong - Alfords Point demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Illawong-Alfords Point has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8%.

As of September 2025, 5,863 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is 63.0%, similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in education & training, construction, and health care & social assistance. Construction is particularly strong, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 11.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 14.1%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 1.8%, labour force by 1.1%, and unemployment fell by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years for Illawong-Alfords Point, based on its current employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Illawong - Alfords Point SA2 has extremely high national income levels, with a median assessed at $61,234 and an average income of $80,885. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $68,956 (median) and $91,085 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank exceptionally high at the 95th percentile ($2,830 weekly). The largest income segment comprises 29.9% earning $4,000+ weekly (3,167 residents), unlike broader area trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. This suburb demonstrates considerable affluence with 47.0% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Illawong - Alfords Point is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Illawong - Alfords Point, as per the latest Census, 94.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.8% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney's metropolitan area, where 70.4% of dwellings are houses. Home ownership in Illawong - Alfords Point stood at 50%, with mortgaged properties making up 42.7% and rented dwellings accounting for 7.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,800, exceeding Sydney's metro average of $2,600. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent was $680, compared to Sydney's metro average of $483. Nationally, Illawong - Alfords Point's median monthly mortgage repayment is significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Illawong - Alfords Point features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 90.0% of all households, including 49.7% couples with children, 31.6% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 10.0%, with lone person households at 9.2% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

The educational profile of Illawong - Alfords Point exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Illawong-Alfords Point residents aged 15+ have 30.8% university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 35.2%, with advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 22.8%. Educational participation is high, with 27.7% currently enrolled in formal education: 8.7% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 5.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 66 active public transport stops within Illawong - Alfords Point region. These are served by buses only, with a total of 26 routes operating. Collectively, these routes facilitate 1,676 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 186 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 239 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Illawong - Alfords Point's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Illawong - Alfords Point.

Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (6,334 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.4 and 5.9% of residents respectively. 73.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 22.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,412 people), which is higher than the 18.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Illawong - Alfords Point was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Illawong-Alfords Point, surveyed in June 2021, exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local areas: 23.9% of its population was born overseas and 25.5% spoke languages other than English at home. Christianity dominated religious affiliation, with 70.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 61.9%. Ancestry-wise, Australians comprised 21.1%, English 21.0%, and Other 9.5%.

Notably, Lebanese (5.8% vs regional 1.1%), Greek (6.3% vs 2.2%), and Macedonian (2.3% vs 0.8%) groups were overrepresented in Illawong-Alfords Point compared to Greater Sydney averages.

Illawong - Alfords Point's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Illawong - Alfords Point is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up 14.0% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years constitute only 8.4%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of people aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.6% to 6.7%, and the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 12.8% to 14.0%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 17.0% to 13.7%, and the 25 to 34 age group has fallen from 10.1% to 8.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Illawong - Alfords Point's age structure. The number of people aged 75 to 84 is projected to rise by 430 individuals (60%), increasing from 711 to 1,142. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 82% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.