Alstonville
NSW 2477 · Ballina
5,912 (2021) → 6,258 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Ballina local government area (est. 48,591 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Alstonville is a moderate growth suburb in Ballina, NSW 2477, about 599km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.07M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 13km inland. Alstonville has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2477 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.14%), New Zealand (1.52%), South Africa (0.59%), Germany (0.36%), USA (0.36%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.44%), Italian (0.34%), German (0.25%), Thai (0.22%), Cantonese (0.19%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1018 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1045
- Alstonville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
- North Coast PathwaySecondary · IndependentICSEA 998
- Alstonville High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 990
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wollongbar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1028
- Rous Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1031
- Teven-Tintenbar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 1057
- Emmanuel Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 8.2kmICSEA 1113
- Richmond Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.3kmICSEA 1069
- Eltham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 1075
- Fernleigh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 1032
- Tregeagle Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 993
- Blue Hills CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.4kmICSEA 999
- Empire Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 941
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Alstonville
Is Alstonville safe?
Alstonville has a residential safety score of 76/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,842 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Alstonville?
In Alstonville, the median house price is $1.07M and the median unit price is $713K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Alstonville from Sydney CBD?
Alstonville is about 598.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Alstonville?
Alstonville has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1009 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Alstonville?
Alstonville has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.