Alstonville vs Wollongbar
The verdict
Wollongbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $835K versus $1.07M in Alstonville. Alstonville rates higher for liveability (55 vs 35). Alstonville is closer to the coast (12.6 km vs 17.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wollongbar rates higher (82 vs 76/100 in Alstonville).
Scores
| Alstonville | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 51 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 56 | 54 |
| Liveability | 55 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alstonville | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 3,261 |
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,312 | $1,639 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.0% | 34.9% |
| Born in Australia | 83.9% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Alstonville Moderate Growth · Wollongbar Moderate Growth
Property
| Alstonville | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $835K |
| Median unit price | $713K | $701K |
| House price YoY | 26.6% | 26.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Alstonville | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 169 | 215 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 169 | 92 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 304 | 184 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,842 | 3,404 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alstonville | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alstonville · Wollongbar
Transport
| Alstonville | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 950 m | 950 m |
Liveability
| Alstonville | 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 2 |
| Parks | 16 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.6 km | 17.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 598.7 km | 599.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.4 km | 11.4 km |
Population & growth
| Alstonville | Wollongbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,912 | 3,261 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,258 | 3,452 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,587 | 3,633 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alstonville or Wollongbar?
Wollongbar has the higher residential safety score (Alstonville 76/100 vs Wollongbar 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Alstonville or Wollongbar?
Wollongbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $835K versus $1.07M.
Which has better schools, Alstonville or Wollongbar?
Wollongbar has a higher average school ICSEA (Alstonville 1009 vs Wollongbar 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alstonville or Wollongbar?
Alstonville and Wollongbar have similar transport scores.
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