Alstonville vs Lynwood
The verdict
Alstonville is more affordable, with a median house price of $979K versus $1.39M in Lynwood. Alstonville rates higher for liveability (55 vs 16). Lynwood is closer to the coast (10.9 km vs 12.6 km).
Scores
AlstonvilleLynwood
| Alstonville | Lynwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 33 |
| Transport | 64 | 35 |
| Education | 56 | 52 |
| Liveability | 55 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alstonville | Lynwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 215 |
| Median age | 51 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,312 | $1,946 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.0% | 35.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.9% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Alstonville Moderate Growth · Lynwood Moderate Growth
Property
| Alstonville | Lynwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $979K | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $650K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $765 | $765 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Alstonville | Lynwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 169 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 169 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 304 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,248 | 930 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alstonville | Lynwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,022 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Alstonville · Lynwood
Transport
| Alstonville | Lynwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| 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) | 950 m | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Alstonville | Lynwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 1 |
| Parks | 16 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.6 km | 10.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 598.7 km | 595.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.4 km | 11.8 km |
Population & growth
| Alstonville | Lynwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,912 | 215 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,258 | 228 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,587 | 240 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.48% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Alstonville or Lynwood?
Alstonville is more affordable, with a median house price of $979K versus $1.39M.
Which has better public transport, Alstonville or Lynwood?
Alstonville has the higher transport score (Alstonville 64/100 vs Lynwood 35/100).
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