Alstonville NSW, 2477
Alstonville Real Estate: Suburb Profile
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If you're considering a move to Alstonville, keep reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the fantastic lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview Alstonville is a suburb in the Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales. It is the service centre of the Alstonville Plateau. Neighbouring Alstonville is Wollongbar, Tuckombil, Gemcuts, Uralba, Lynwood, Rous and Lindendale.
As of the 2016 census, Alstonville is home to 5,066 residents.
Living in Alstonville Alstonville is described by its residents as a “modest, quiet suburb” and is ideal for families.
The main shopping area in the town is at The Plaza Alstonville, where there is a supermarket, butcher shop, home goods store and other speciality shops. On Main Street, is a line of restaurants serving various cuisines; cafes are also found here.
There are two public schools in the town, Alstonville Public School and Alstonville High School. There is one private school in Alstonville, which is the St. Joseph’s School.
History of Alstonville The area where Alstonville is located was known as the Big Scrub. The land attracted European settlers due to the high supply of Red Cedar here. Land selections started in 1865, and by 1883, Alstonville already had stores, pubs, blacksmiths, sugar mills, and sawmills. The sugar cane industry was a massive part of the town during those years.
Alstonville was initially called “Duck Creek Mountain” after the creek that runs along the southern part of the town. It was given by the cedar cutters who worked in the suburb. In 1873, due to a conflict with another area, the town’s resident, John Perry, proposed the name Alstonville, which was also the name of his farm. Alston was the middle name of Perry’s wife.
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