Alfords Point vs Illawong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,950,000 and $1,915,000. Illawong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Illawong (median $1,915,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Alfords Point ($1,950,000). Over the past year, Illawong (+7%) ran 1.6 percentage points ahead of Alfords Point (+5.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Illawong (1079) sits above Alfords Point (1059).
For buyers
Illawong is the lower entry point at $1,915,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Illawong carries both higher gross yield (2.72% vs 2.67%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Illawong edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1059).
Common questions
Is Alfords Point or Illawong cheaper to buy in?
Illawong has the lower median house price at $1,915,000, roughly 2% below Alfords Point ($1,950,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Alfords Point or Illawong?
Over the past 12 months, Illawong grew +7% vs +5.4% in Alfords Point, a gap of 1.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Alfords Point or Illawong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Illawong scores 1079 vs 1059 in Alfords Point. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Alfords Point or Illawong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.72% in Illawong vs 2.67% in Alfords Point. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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