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, according to AreaSearch's analysis, is around 10,590 as of Aug 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 36 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,554. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,593 in June 2024 and an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,450 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 0.3% growth since census is within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.5%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate an overall population decline of 64 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are anticipated to grow 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 10 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with 53 dwellings approved over the past five years from FY20 to FY25, and no approvals recorded so far in FY26. Despite population decline in the area, new supply has likely been meeting demand, providing good options for buyers. The average construction cost value of new properties is $805,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $1.4 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney, where Illawong-Alfords Point records significantly lower building activity (80.0% below regional average per person). The limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings in the area. This activity is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has been entirely detached houses, maintaining Illawong-Alfords Point's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 2519 people per dwelling approval in the location, indicating an established market.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Illawong-Alfords Point is likely to experience reduced pressure on housing, potentially presenting 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 identified three projects expected to influence the region. Key projects are 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. Relevant details follow.

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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 professional services being well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 2.9%. As of June 2025, 5837 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate and a workforce participation rate of 63.0%, similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include education & training, construction, and health care & social assistance. Construction is particularly strong, employing 1.4 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, at 11.5% compared to 14.1% in Greater Sydney. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. In the past year, employment increased by 2.9%, labour force by 3.2%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. Greater Sydney saw similar trends with employment growth of 2.6%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts project a 6.6% growth 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, though this is an illustrative extrapolation and does not account for localised population projections.

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 ending June 2022 shows that Illawong - Alfords Point has a median assessed income of $61,234 and an average income of $80,885. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% from June 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $67,725 (median) and $89,459 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Illawong - Alfords Point rank at the 96th percentile ($2,830 weekly). The largest income segment comprises 29.9% earning $4000+ weekly (3,166 residents), unlike broader trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. This suburb demonstrates affluence with 47.0% earning over $3,000 per week. 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, with the remaining 5.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This differs from Sydney metro's dwelling structure, which had 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Illawong - Alfords Point stood at 50.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.7% and rented ones at 7.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Weekly rent in Illawong - Alfords Point was $680, compared to Sydney metro's $483. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863, and rents 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 holders' percentage of 30.8% among residents aged 15+, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent 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% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (8.7%), secondary (8.3%), tertiary (5.4%).

The region's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,790 students. Illawong-Alfords Point has above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 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 stops are serviced by 26 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,676 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 186 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes is 239 trips per day, 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 are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.4 and 5.9% of residents respectively, while 73.0% declare 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's population is more culturally diverse than most local areas, with 23.9% born overseas and 25.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Illawong-Alfords Point, comprising 70.8%, compared to 61.9% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (21.1%), English (21.0%), and Other (9.5%).

Notably, Greek (6.3%) and Lebanese (5.8%) groups are overrepresented in Illawong-Alfords Point compared to regional averages of 2.2% and 1.1%, respectively. Macedonian ancestry is also higher at 2.3%.

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 exceeds the national average of 38 years. The most prominent age group is those aged 65-74 (14.0%), while the 25-34 age group is comparatively smaller at 8.4%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.6% to 6.7%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has risen from 12.8% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 17.0% to 13.7%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 10.1% to 8.4%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Illawong-Alfords Point's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase 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. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.