Overall score
Alstonvale
44.8/100
Wollongbar
57.9/100
Alstonvale vs Wollongbar, NSW suburb comparison
Alstonvale for retirees and families; Wollongbar for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlstonvaleWollongbar
Crime rate
Alstonvale
37.4 / 1k
Wollongbar
38.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alstonvale
0
Wollongbar
46
Population
Alstonvale
431
Wollongbar
3,261
Metric leadAlstonvale 3Wollongbar 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAlstonvale
- Best for familiesAlstonvale
- Best for investmentWollongbar
- Best for best valueWollongbar
- Best for best schoolsWollongbar
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alstonvale | Wollongbar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.8/100 | 79.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.4 / 1k | 38.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 200 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 23 |
| Population | 431 | 3,261 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alstonvale is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Wollongbar is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Alstonvale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Wollongbar is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Alstonvale suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wollongbar is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.