Alstonville at a glance
Walk score
74
Very walkable
Population
5,912
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Alstonville.
The postcode for Alstonville is 2477 (NSW).
Alstonville (2477) sits in the Lismore region of NSW.
Alstonville has roughly 5,912 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Alstonville scores 74/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alstonville's population at 5,912, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,912
Median age
51
Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
5,912
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
77
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
74
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Alstonville.
Local schools for Alstonville
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Government School Catchment
Alstonville Public School
Alstonville High School
Wollongbar Public School
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Frequently asked
About Alstonville.
- What is the Alstonville postcode?
- Alstonville is in the 2477 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
- Where is Alstonville?
- Alstonville is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2477, in the Lismore City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Alstonville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Alstonville?
- There are 14 schools serving Alstonville on this page, including Alstonville Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, North Coast Pathway.
- How walkable is Alstonville?
- Alstonville has a Walk Score of 74 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Alstonville?
- Alstonville is close to Lynwood, Tuckombil, Alstonvale, Uralba, Rous.
- What is the population of Alstonville?
- The population of Alstonville is approximately 5,912 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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