Illawong - Alfords Point
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was 10,590 as of August 2025. This showed an increase of 36 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 10,554. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 10,593 in June 2024 and four new validated addresses after the Census date. The population density was 1,450 persons per square kilometer, higher than many other areas assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 0.3% growth since the census is within 2.2 percentage points of its SA3 region's growth rate of 2.5%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.9% of population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. These projections indicate a decline of 64 persons by 2041 in Illawong-Alfords Point's population, but growth is anticipated in specific age cohorts, notably the 75 to 84 age group expected to increase by 500 people.

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. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 35 dwellings approved between financial years 2021 and 2025 inclusive. No approvals have been recorded so far in financial year 2026. The area has experienced population decline, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice while construction values average around $805,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $1.4 million in commercial development approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney, where Illawong-Alfords Point records markedly lower building activity at 79.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints, as development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining its traditional suburban character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 2519 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market with a stable or declining population expected in the future, potentially creating opportunities for buyers due to reduced pressure on housing.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Illawong - Alfords Point should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Illawong - Alfords Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that may affect this region: Heathcote Road Upgrade from Infantry Parade to The Avenue, Mortdale Maintenance Centre Upgrade, Former Oatley Bowling Club Redevelopment (Arthur Hardiman Reserve), and Oatley to Como Walkway Upgrade.

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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 representation in professional services. The area's unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025, which is 1.6 percentage points lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%. As of June 2025, 5,837 residents were in work and workforce participation was 63.0%, similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment include education & training, construction, and health care & social assistance. The area specializes significantly in construction, 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%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the census working population vs resident population count. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 2.9%, while labour force grew by 3.2%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Illawong - Alfords Point's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 indicates that Illawong - Alfords Point has a high national median assessed income of $61,234 and an average income of $80,885. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Illawong - Alfords Point would be approximately $67,725 (median) and $89,459 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Illawong - Alfords Point rank at the 96th percentile with a weekly income of $2,830. The largest segment comprises 29.9% earning $4,000 or more per week (3,166 residents). Unlike broader area trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, Illawong - Alfords Point demonstrates considerable affluence with 47.0% earning over $3,000 per week. This supports premium retail and service offerings in the suburb. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of their 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 while 5.8% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Sydney metro's dwelling structure which is 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Illawong-Alfords Point was 50.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (42.7%) or rented (7.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,800, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Illawong-Alfords Point was recorded at $680, compared to Sydney metro's $483. Nationally, Illawong-Alfords Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 constitute 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 account for 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, 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 has a university degree holding population of 30.8% for residents aged 15+, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 35.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 22.8%. Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 8.7% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 5.4% in tertiary education.

The region has four schools with a combined enrollment of 1,790 students. Illawong-Alfords Point demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1063). Educational provision is balanced with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Illawong-Alfords Point has 66 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by 26 different routes that together facilitate 1,676 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 186 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 239 trips per day across all routes, which translates 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, with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (6,332 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.4% and 5.9% of residents respectively, while 73.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 22.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,411 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.

Illawong - Alfords Point was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Illawong-Alfords Point, surveyed between 2016 and 2021, showed high cultural diversity with 23.9% of its population born overseas and 25.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 70.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 61.9%. Ancestry-wise, Australian (21.1%), English (21.0%), and Other (9.5%) were the top groups.

Notably, Greek (6.3% vs regional 2.2%), Lebanese (5.8% vs 1.1%), and Macedonian (2.3% vs 0.8%) groups were overrepresented.

Illawong - Alfords Point hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Illawong - Alfords Point is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 14.0% of the population, while those aged 25-34 are relatively smaller at 8.4%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of those aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.6% to 6.7%, and the 65 to 74 age group has risen from 12.8% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 17.0% to 13.7%, and those aged 25 to 34 have dropped from 10.1% to 8.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Illawong - Alfords Point's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 60%, from 711 to 1,142 people. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 82% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.