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 $979K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 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
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1053
- Alstonville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1014
- Alstonville High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 999
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wollongbar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1027
- Rous Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1028
- Teven-Tintenbar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 1046
- Emmanuel Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 8.2kmICSEA 1111
- Richmond Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.3kmICSEA 1060
- Eltham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 1051
- Fernleigh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 932
- Tregeagle Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 1025
- Blue Hills CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.4kmICSEA 1006
- Empire Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 881
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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 3,248 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Alstonville?
In Alstonville, the median house price is $979K and the median unit price is $650K. Median weekly house rent is $765.
How far is Alstonville from Sydney CBD?
Alstonville is about 598.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Alstonville?
Alstonville has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1022 (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.