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Alfords Point vs Padstow Heights

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.0 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Alfords PointPadstow Heights
Active3029
Safety7198
Wealth8230
Value2326
Parks5814
Cafés1346
Transit613
Green space9290
Active & healthy5539
Schools nearby (OSM)2026
Median rent$768/wk $495/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,880,000$1,850,000
House sales this quarter59—
Population3,1313,594
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Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Alfords Point safer than Padstow Heights?

Padstow Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Alfords Point or Padstow Heights?

Padstow Heights has the lower median house price of the two ($1,850,000 vs $1,880,000).

Should I live in Alfords Point or Padstow Heights?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Alfords Point or Padstow Heights.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →