Overall score
Alfords Point
52.1/100
Bangor
59.4/100
Alfords Point vs Bangor, NSW suburb comparison
Alfords Point for investment; Bangor for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Alfords PointBangor
Crime rate
Alfords Point
20.8 / 1k
Bangor
20.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfords Point
43
Bangor
48
Population
Alfords Point
3,131
Bangor
5,536
Metric leadAlfords Point 3Bangor 53 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBangor
- Best for familiesBangor
- Best for investmentAlfords Point
- Best for best valueBangor
- Best for best schoolsBangor
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alfords Point | Bangor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 20.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 52 |
| Walkability | 45.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 6 |
| Population | 3,131 | 5,536 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alfords Point is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Bangor is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Alfords Point is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Bangor answers with public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and households prioritising schools may find Alfords Point the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bangor.