Alstonville, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Alstonville, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Alstonville |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ballina Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.84006 |
| Longitude | 153.45275 |
| Population | 5,662 |
| Density | 195.2 /km² |
| Area | 29.0 km² |
| Elevation | 152 m |
| Postcode | 2477 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 598 km north-northeast |
Alstonville is a locality in the Ballina Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,662. The locality covers an area of 29.0 km², giving a population density of about 195.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 152 m above sea level. It lies approximately 598 km north-northeast of Sydney. Alstonville is located at 28.8401°S, 153.4528°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2477. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Alstonville rises from the rich, red earth of the Northern Rivers, a verdant plateau where the air hangs thick with the sweet perfume of ripening fruit and the distant hum of a coastal breeze. It lies 85.8 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 176°T), and is situated 13.0 km east of Goonellabah. Rolling hills, cloaked in emerald pastures and studded with the dark green of macadamia orchards, fall away towards the shimmering blues of the Pacific, a constant, whispering presence. The sky here often holds a painter's palette, especially at dusk, when streaks of apricot and violet bleed across the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow over the scattered homes and the broad, fertile paddocks that define the character of Alstonville.
This land, long nurtured by the Bundjalung people, became a vibrant agricultural hub in the late 19th century, its fertile volcanic soil proving ideal for dairy and, later, the burgeoning subtropical fruit industry. The legacy of those early settlers is etched into the landscape, visible in the weathered farmhouses and the enduring spirit of enterprise that still fuels Alstonville's economy. Today, macadamias and avocados are king, their glossy leaves a testament to the region's prosperity, while the nearby beaches and the lush hinterland draw travellers seeking the gentle pace of life and the vibrant colour of this coastal fringe. The town centre itself bustles with a quiet energy, a place where local produce stalls overflow and the friendly faces of neighbours offer a welcoming smile.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Alstonville, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Alstonville, in the Ballina Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Alstonville includes the postcode (2477), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Ballina Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alstonville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |