Illawong - Alfords Point, NSW 2601
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $680/wk Median
- 6.9% Renters
Illawong - Alfords Point Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.6k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $680
- To the CBD
- 21.8km
- Walkability
- 7.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Illawong - Alfords Point Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Illawong - Alfords Point is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 10,554 residents, a smaller but steady 6.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $680 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Illawong - Alfords Point
Illawong - Alfords Point Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Illawong - Alfords Point Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Illawong - Alfords Point
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Illawong - Alfords Point
Real questions renters ask before moving to Illawong - Alfords Point.
Is Illawong - Alfords Point family-friendly for renters?
Illawong - Alfords Point has around 4 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $680/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
How far is Illawong - Alfords Point from the Sydney CBD?
Illawong - Alfords Point is approximately 22km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 32-47 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Illawong - Alfords Point?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Illawong - Alfords Point is $680. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $680 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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