Overall score
Alstonville
65.6/100
Tuckombil
47.0/100
Alstonville vs Tuckombil, NSW Suburb Comparison
Alstonville for retirees and families; Tuckombil for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlstonvilleTuckombil
Crime rate
Alstonville
38.5 / 1k
Tuckombil
40.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alstonville
237
Tuckombil
3
Population
Alstonville
5,912
Tuckombil
285
Metric leadAlstonville 8Tuckombil 21 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 retireesAlstonville
- Best for familiesAlstonville
- Best for investmentAlstonville
- Best for best valueAlstonville
- Best for best schoolsTuckombil
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 | Alstonville | Tuckombil |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.6/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.7/100 | 37.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.5 / 1k | 40.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | — |
| Public transport stops | 215 | 29 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 237 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 4 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Population | 5,912 | 285 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Alstonville reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Tuckombil is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Alstonville pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Tuckombil is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Alstonville if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tuckombil for retirees.
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.