Alstonville, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Alstonville is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,912. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Alstonville
Alstonville is a town in northern New South Wales, Australia, part of the region known as the Northern Rivers. Alstonville is on the Bruxner Highway between the town of Ballina and city of Lismore. The village of Wollongbar is 4 km to the west of Alstonville. Alstonville is the service centre of the area known as the Alstonville Plateau.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,912 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.8419°, 153.4402° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Alstonville
Alstonville is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,912. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Alstonville
Alstonville has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1693 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 199.1 sq mi (515.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.8419°S, 153.4402°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in |
Alstonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in June to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.0") and August the driest (2.1").
Schools in Alstonville
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alstonville Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Alstonville High School | - | - | - | - |
| Rous Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Alstonville
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| River 94.9 | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ABC Newsradio | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Smooth FM 95.3 | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Smooth-Relax | relax, smooth | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ABC North Coast | - | AAC 94 kbps | |
| 2NCR - River FM | - | AAC 88 kbps | |
| Rim FM 100.1 | community | MP3 64 kbps | |
| NimFM | alternative, talk | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Alstonville
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballina Naval And Maritime Museum | ||||
| Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum | ||||
| Bangalow Historical Society | ||||
| Cape Byron Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| Crawford House | ||||
| Crawford House Museum | ||||
| Richmond River Historical Society | ||||
| Richmond River Historical Society Museum |
Libraries in Alstonville
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alstonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Byron Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coraki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goonellabah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lennox Head Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lismore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Tweed Regional Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SCU Learning Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Alstonville
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalow Markets | |||||
| Byron Farmers Market |
Restaurants in Alstonville
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Alstonville
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Alstonville
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Alstonville
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Alstonville
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Alstonville
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Alstonville
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Alstonville
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Alstonville
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common People Brewing Co. | ||||
| Seven Mile Brewery | ||||
| Stone & Wood Brewing Company |
Airports Near Alstonville
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | Large Airport |
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | BNK | Medium Airport |
| Lismore Airport | LSY | Medium Airport |
| Casino Airport | CSI | Small Airport |
| Evans Head Aerodrome | EVH | Small Airport |
| Murwillumbah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nobbys Creek private Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Palmers Island/Yamba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tyagarah Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Alstonville
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alstonville LPO | |
| Wollongbar LPO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Alstonville
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alstonville Baptist Church | |
| Alstonville Uniting Church | |
| Rous Anglican Church | |
| Uniting Church |
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Waterfalls Near Alstonville
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Alstonville.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Dalwood Falls | |
| Marshalls Falls |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Alstonville?
Alstonville has a population of 5,912 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 199.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Alstonville?
Alstonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.
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