New South Wales location profile
Alfords Point NSW 2234
Alfords Point is a quiet, leafy suburb in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, known for large blocks, cul-de-sacs and bushland surrounds along the Georges River. It appeals to families seeking a relaxed, low-density lifestyle with convenient road access via the A6.
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Why families consider Alfords Point
Predominantly established, freestanding family homes with high owner-occupancy, professional households and school‑age children. Lifestyle is suburban and outdoorsy, with bushwalks, river outlooks and community sport; local primary schooling at Alfords Point Public School and secondary options nearby in Menai.
Amenities & services
- Menai Marketplace (supermarket, retail, services)
- Illawong Village (supermarket, cafes, services)
- Local convenience shops on Brushwood Dr, Alfords Point
- GP clinics in Menai and Illawong (e.g., Menai Medical Centre, Illawong Medical Practice)
- Sutherland Hospital and Kareena Private (Caringbah) within driving distance
- Casual dining and cafes around Allison Crescent, Menai, and Illawong Village
- Menai Library (Allison Crescent, Menai)
- Sutherland Library (Sutherland town centre)
Transport & connectivity
- No train station in suburb; nearest stations: Padstow/Revesby (T8) and Sutherland/Jannali (T4)
- Local bus services linking to Menai, Sutherland, Miranda, Bankstown and Hurstville
- Major roads: Alfords Point Rd (A6), Alfords Point Bridge, New Illawarra Rd, Old Illawarra Rd, Menai Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Alfords Point Oval (community sport)
- Menai Indoor Sports Centre (nearby)
- The Ridge Golf Course & Sports Complex, Barden Ridge
- Menai Swim Academy and local gyms
- Bushwalking and cycling on local fire trails and Georges River foreshore tracks
- Alfords Point Oval and surrounding reserve
- Coachwood Drive Reserve
- Casuarina Road Reserve
- Georges River foreshore bushland
- The Ridge Bushland (nearby Barden Ridge)
Education context
A mix of long day care, preschool and OSHC options in Alfords Point, Menai and Illawong; moderate demand with waitlists at peak times.
- UOW Southern Sydney Campus (Loftus)
- Western Sydney University – Bankstown City Campus (Bankstown)
- UNSW Kensington (Kensington)
- UTS City Campus (Ultimo)
- University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington)