NSW · Ballina Council
Alstonville, 2477
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- National parks
Suburb profile
Alstonville anchors everyday life in Ballina, a regional mid-sized suburb with its own identity and rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates excellent overall, led by housing affordability and parks and green space, while community and employment sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
Population
- Population
- 5,912
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,312
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 145 of 2,605
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,730
- Employment rate
- 49.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 145 / 560 / 25
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $530
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $750
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 59
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 240
- Against the person
- 62
- Against property
- 120
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 40.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 95 residents
- State safety percentile
- 15.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault37
- Fraud33
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment40
- Malicious Damage To Property62
- Steal From Motor Vehicle47
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,001
- Alstonville High SchoolSecondary
- Alstonville Public SchoolPrimary
- North Coast PathwaySpecial
- Rous Public SchoolPrimary
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
215 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bruxner Hwy At Duck Ck Mountain Rd
- Granada Pde At Panorama Dr
- Main St After Daley St
- Teven Rd At Gap Rd
- Whipps Av At Brown Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
217 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport26 PARKLAND DRIVE ALSTONVILLE 2477Under Assessment
May 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure3 PERRY STREET ALSTONVILLE 2477Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport6 CORAL STREET ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure65B TEVEN ROAD ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences34 PARKLAND DRIVE ALSTONVILLE 2477Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space67B TEVEN ROAD ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure226 PEARCES CREEK ROAD ALSTONVILLE 2477Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool206 GAP ROAD ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah1 SIESTA COURT ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation6 COMMERCIAL ROAD ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation82 COOKE AVENUE ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure185 BALLINA ROAD ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9A PINEHURST COURT ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Group home; Group home (permanent); Group home (transitional)112 WHITES LANE ALSTONVILLE 2477Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure71 TEVEN ROAD ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign8-20 ROBERTSON STREET ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Information and education facility; Hours of operation and trading110 WHITES LANE ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation15 THE AVENUE ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure3 PERRY STREET ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Demolition; Maintenance of buildings in draft heritage conservation areas2A MAIN STREET ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation9 EVELYN VILLA DRIVE ALSTONVILLE 2477Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)48 TEAKWOOD DRIVE ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure9 WHIPPS AVENUE ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 SHOALHAVEN STREET ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support7 BANJO PLACE ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure232 PEARCES CREEK ROAD ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Subdivision8 ROBB STREET ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)268 ELLIS ROAD ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal)6 MAIN STREET ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport17 ADELE STREET ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
August 2025
- Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)33 WARDELL ROAD ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 OCEAN VIEW DRIVE ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure31 GREEN STREET ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
July 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)1 17-19 OWENS CRESCENT ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Moveable dwelling89 MELLIS CIRCUIT ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)20 RUSSELLTON DRIVE ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space67B TEVEN ROAD ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation13 CORAL STREET ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks6 GREEN STREET ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport2 44 WHIPPS AVENUE ALSTONVILLE 2477Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
106 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BottlemartAlcohol
- The Plaza Bottle ShopAlcohol
- Alstonville BakehouseBakery
Unit 4 8-20 Robertson Street, Alstonville
- Wicked Delights BakeryBakery
- Bbq
- Alstonville Hair and BeautyBeauty salon
- Rejuvenation by the Live Beauty Co.Beauty salon
- Smooth Hair and BeautyBeauty salon
- Alstonville Leisure Village, Ballina RdBus stop
- Ballina Rd at Parkland DrBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
11 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Bulwinkle ParkPark
- Clondale ParkPark
- Crawford ParkPark
- Elizabeth Ann Brown parkPark
- Freeborne ParkPark
- Freebourne ParkPark
- Jack Gowland Memorial ParkPark
- Lumley ParkPark
- Roseleigh ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 20
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Alstonville AcupunctureMain Streetyes
- Alstonville ClinicMain Streetdoctor
- Alstonville Family Dentaldentist
- Alstonville Family PracticeRobertson Streetdoctor
- Alstonville Medical Centredoctor
- Alstonville OptometryRobertson Streetoptometrist
- Alstonville Skin Cancer Clinicclinic
- Clinical Psychologistdoctor
- Daley Street DentalDaley Streetdentist
- Kindred Careyes
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Alstonville Community PreschoolFreeborn Placekindergarten
- Alstonville Early LearningWardell Roadchildcare
- Possum Placechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 74.9/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 2% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 67th in Australia
- State rank
- 26th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #2 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #2 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Ace Variety Discountsamenities10 Robertson Street, Alstonvillevariety_store
- Alstonville BakehouseamenitiesUnit 4 8-20 Robertson Street, Alstonvillebakery
- Alstonville Bowling Clubamenities10 Deegan Drive, Alstonvillerestaurant
- Alstonville Dance Studioamenitiesdance
- Alstonville Family Dentalamenitiesdentist
- Alstonville Floristamenitiesflorist
- Alstonville Furnitureamenitiesfurniture
- Alstonville Hair and Beautyamenitiesbeauty
- Alstonville Hair and Beautyamenitieshairdresser
- Alstonville LPOamenitiespost_office
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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