Alstonville vs Alstonvale
Alstonville (median $1,015,000) is roughly 35% cheaper to buy into than Alstonvale ($1,555,000). Over the past year, Alstonville (+12.8%) ran 32.3 percentage points ahead of Alstonvale (-19.5%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Alstonville | Alstonvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,015,000 | $1,555,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.8% | -19.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1027 | 1030 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 74 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 45 | 0 |
| Population | 5,912 | 431 |
| Median age | 51 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1712 mm | 1613 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Alstonville scores higher on walkability (74/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alstonvale (1030) sits above Alstonville (1027). Alstonvale skews owner-occupied (83%), Alstonville runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
- For buyers
- Alstonville is the lower entry point at $1,015,000 median, 35% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Alstonville carries both higher gross yield (3.84% vs 2.51%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Alstonvale edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1027). Alstonvale also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Alstonville vs Alstonvale: common questions
Is Alstonville or Alstonvale cheaper to buy in?
Alstonville has the lower median house price at $1,015,000, roughly 35% below Alstonvale ($1,555,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Alstonville or Alstonvale?
Over the past 12 months, Alstonville grew +12.8% vs -19.5% in Alstonvale, a gap of 32.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Alstonville or Alstonvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alstonvale scores 1030 vs 1027 in Alstonville. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Alstonville or Alstonvale?
Alstonville scores 74/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Alstonville or Alstonvale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Alstonville vs 2.51% in Alstonvale. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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