Overall score
Alstonvale
51.9/100
Wollongbar
55.2/100
Alstonvale vs Wollongbar, NSW Suburb Comparison
Alstonvale for schools; Wollongbar for retirees and families.
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 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWollongbar
- Best for familiesWollongbar
- Best for best schoolsAlstonvale
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 | 51.9/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.7/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.4 / 1k | 38.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 200 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 24 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 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, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Wollongbar is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Alstonvale suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wollongbar is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.