Uralba vs Alstonville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,700,000 and $1,015,000. Alstonville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Alstonville (median $1,015,000) is roughly 67% cheaper to buy into than Uralba ($1,700,000). Over the past year, Uralba (+17.2%) ran 4.4 percentage points ahead of Alstonville (+12.8%) on house-price growth.
Alstonville scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 74/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alstonville (1027) sits above Uralba (980). Uralba skews owner-occupied (86%), Alstonville runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
For buyers
Alstonville is the lower entry point at $1,015,000 median, 67% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Alstonville delivers the better gross yield (3.84% vs 2.29%), but Uralba has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Alstonville edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 980). Uralba also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Uralba or Alstonville cheaper to buy in?
Alstonville has the lower median house price at $1,015,000, roughly 67% below Uralba ($1,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Uralba or Alstonville?
Over the past 12 months, Uralba grew +17.2% vs +12.8% in Alstonville, a gap of 4.4 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 Uralba or Alstonville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alstonville scores 1027 vs 980 in Uralba. 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, Uralba or Alstonville?
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, Uralba or Alstonville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Alstonville vs 2.29% in Uralba. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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