Overall score
Alstonville
70.7/100
Uralba
31.0/100
Alstonville vs Uralba, NSW suburb comparison
Alstonville for families and investment; Uralba for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlstonvilleUralba
Crime rate
Alstonville
38.5 / 1k
Uralba
39.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alstonville
158
Uralba
0
Population
Alstonville
5,912
Uralba
266
Metric leadAlstonville 7Uralba 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesUralba
- Best for familiesAlstonville
- Best for investmentAlstonville
- Best for best valueAlstonville
- Best for best schoolsAlstonville
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 | Uralba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.7/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.8/100 | 79.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.5 / 1k | 39.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 215 | 21 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 158 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 1 |
| Population | 5,912 | 266 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alstonville is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Uralba is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Alstonville is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Uralba answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families and investors may find Alstonville the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Uralba.