Alstonvale vs Wollongbar
The verdict
Wollongbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $835K versus $2.02M in Alstonvale. Wollongbar rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). Alstonvale is closer to the coast (14.6 km vs 17.2 km).
Scores
AlstonvaleWollongbar
| Alstonvale | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 51 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 57 | 54 |
| Liveability | 16 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alstonvale | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 431 | 3,261 |
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,038 | $1,639 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.4% | 34.9% |
| Born in Australia | 78.9% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Alstonvale Moderate Growth · Wollongbar Moderate Growth
Property
| Alstonvale | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.02M | $835K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $701K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 26.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Alstonvale | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 215 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 92 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 184 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,160 | 3,404 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alstonvale | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alstonvale · Wollongbar
Transport
| Alstonvale | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 950 m |
Liveability
| Alstonvale | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.6 km | 17.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 603.4 km | 599.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.0 km | 11.4 km |
Population & growth
| Alstonvale | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 431 | 3,261 |
| Estimated 2025 | 456 | 3,452 |
| Projected 2041 | 480 | 3,633 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.42% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Alstonvale or Wollongbar?
Wollongbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $835K versus $2.02M.
Which has better public transport, Alstonvale or Wollongbar?
Wollongbar has the higher transport score (Alstonvale 35/100 vs Wollongbar 64/100).
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