Overall score
Alstonville
65.6/100
Uralba
53.9/100
Alstonville vs Uralba, NSW Suburb Comparison
Alstonville for retirees and families; Uralba for schools.
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
237
Uralba
1
Population
Alstonville
5,912
Uralba
266
Metric leadAlstonville 8Uralba 31 tiedacross 12 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 schoolsUralba
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 | 65.6/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.7/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.5 / 1k | 39.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 215 | 21 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 237 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 2 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 21.9% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Uralba answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Alstonville the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Uralba.
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.