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Alstonville, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Alstonville is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,662. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
5,662 Population 28/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$22,680 Median Income
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$22,680 median income, 3.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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About Alstonville

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

Population5,662
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density28/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,680
Per Capita$22,680
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership75.6%
Housing Units2,265

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population5,662
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates-28.8419°, 153.4402°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,680
Median Age51.0 years

About Alstonville

Alstonville is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,662. 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.

Alstonville has a population of 5,662 with a density of 28 people per square mile, spread across 199.1 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,662
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
199.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alstonville vs Australia Average

The median household income in Alstonville is $22,680, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,680 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $436, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 538 business establishments.

Income: Alstonville vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,680
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,680
Avg Weekly Wage$436

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)538

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Alstonville is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 75.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,265 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.6%
Owner-Occupied75.6%
Renter-Occupied24.4%
Housing Units2,265

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 19.7° / 27.3° 154.0
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 19.7° / 27° 214.3
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 18.5° / 26° 229.3
Apr 20°C / 68°F 16.1° / 23.9° 167.3
May 17.3°C / 63°F 13.3° / 21.3° 161.6
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 11.4° / 19.2° 163.4
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 10.4° / 18.9° 93.0
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 11.2° / 20.5° 64.5
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.3° 46.0
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 15.2° / 24.3° 110.6
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 17° / 25.2° 130.2
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 18.8° / 26.9° 159.1
Alstonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area199.1 sq mi (515.8 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-28.8419°N, 153.4402°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.05"

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").

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Schools in Alstonville

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Joseph's Primary School
Alstonville Public School
Alstonville High School
Rous Public School
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alstonville Library0.0
Ballina Public Library0.0
Ballina Public Library0.0
Byron Bay Library0.0
Coraki Library0.0
Goonellabah Library0.0
Lennox Head Public Library0.0
Lismore Library0.0
Richmond Tweed Regional Library0.0
SCU Learning Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Alstonville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bangalow Markets
Byron Farmers Market

Restaurants in Alstonville

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alstonville Bowling Club
Bonito Peruvian Eatery
Bunga Raya
Indo Indian Cuisine

Cafes in Alstonville

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 53
E.S.P. Espresso bar
Jojo's Cafe
Lazubeans Cafe
Nat's Cafe
Options in Alstonville
Sommerville House With No Steps
The Crossing
Volare Cafe

Theatres in Alstonville

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alstonville Leisure and Entertainment Centre

Theme Parks in Alstonville

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amaze-n-Place

Dentists in Alstonville

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alstonville Family Dental
Daley Street Dental
Maven Dental
Wollongbar Dental Practice

Gas Stations in Alstonville

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Alstonville
Liberty Alstonville

Shopping Malls in Alstonville

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palms Shopping Centre
Palms Shopping Centre

Gyms in Alstonville

5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crossfit
Edge Fitness Alstonville
Humane Yoga
Pure
RawFast

Breweries in Alstonville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Common People Brewing Co.
Seven Mile Brewery
Stone & Wood Brewing Company

Airports Near Alstonville

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Palmers Island/Yamba AirportSmall Airport
Tyagarah AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Alstonville

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Alstonville LPO
Wollongbar LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alstonville

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alstonville Baptist Church
Alstonville Uniting Church
Rous Anglican Church
Uniting Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alstonville

What is the population of Alstonville?

Alstonville has a population of 5,662 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 199.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alstonville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,680, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

How is the job market in Alstonville?

Alstonville has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $436. There are 538 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Alstonville?

The median home value in Alstonville is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 75.6%.

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