Alfords Point, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Alfords Point, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Alfords Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.98711 |
| Longitude | 151.02512 |
| Population | 3,076 |
| Density | 973.4 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 58 m |
| Postcode | 2234 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 22 km southwest |
Alfords Point is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,076. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 973.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 58 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km southwest of Sydney. Alfords Point is located at 33.9871°S, 151.0251°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2234.
Alfords Point unfurls its character along the western edge of a broad, shimmering waterway, a place where the land slopes gently towards the water's embrace. It lies 6.9 km south-south-west of Punchbowl, NSW (from Punchbowl, NSW: bearing 201°T), and is situated 14.4 km south of Auburn. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle salinity, a whisper of the wider ocean beyond, mingling with the scent of eucalypt and the faint hum of distant traffic. Residential streets, lined with mature trees that cast dappled shadows on neat lawns, wind their way towards the waterfront, revealing glimpses of moored boats and the quiet expanse of the river. The landscape is one of soft contours, where suburban life has settled comfortably into the natural terrain, creating a sense of established peace.
The story of Alfords Point is deeply entwined with the Georges River, its history shaped by the very waters that define its edge. Once a landscape of farms and orchards, the area has transformed over decades, its economy shifting from agricultural roots to a more residential and service-based character, with many residents commuting to neighbouring centres. The river itself remains a vital artery, a playground for weekend sailors and a source of calm for those who call Alfords Point home. Evidence of its past can still be found in the enduring names of streets and the occasional older dwelling that hints at a different era, a quiet testament to the generations who have lived and worked this land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Alfords Point, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Alfords Point, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Alfords Point includes the postcode (2234), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alfords Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |