Glen Alpine at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,429
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Glen Alpine.
The postcode for Glen Alpine is 2560 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Glen Alpine (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Glen Alpine has roughly 4,429 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Glen Alpine scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glen Alpine's population at 4,429, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 8% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,429
Median age
43
Family households
91%
Lone person
8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$570/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
4,429
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
110
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glen Alpine.
Local schools for Glen Alpine
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Government School Catchment
Thomas Acres Public School
Mary Brooksbank School
Ambarvale Public School
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Frequently asked
About Glen Alpine.
- What is the Glen Alpine postcode?
- Glen Alpine is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Glen Alpine?
- Glen Alpine is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2560. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glen Alpine?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $570.
- What schools are in Glen Alpine?
- There are 20 schools serving Glen Alpine on this page, including Thomas Acres Public School, Mary Brooksbank School, Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Glen Alpine?
- Glen Alpine has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glen Alpine?
- Glen Alpine is close to Englorie Park, Ambarvale, Rosemeadow, Macarthur Square, Bradbury.
- What is the population of Glen Alpine?
- The population of Glen Alpine is approximately 4,429 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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