Glen Alpine at a glance
Median house
$1,335,550
+2.3% over 12 months
Median unit
$316,800
Weekly rent
$630
Houses · units $500
Gross yield
2.5%
Houses, on the median
Population
4,429
Median age 43
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 56 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2560), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,335,550 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (56 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 76% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.3%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $267,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Glen Alpine.
Median house price
$1,335,550
+2.3% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Median of 56 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
$1,335,550
+2.3% annual growth
$316,800
4,429
Median age: 43
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +2.3%/yr
2021
$1.2M
5-year change
+12%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Glen Alpine.
Glen Alpine's median house price is $1,335,550 (median of 56 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2560 (NSW), Wollongong City Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Glen Alpine (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,335,550, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.3% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
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
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.45% (median rent $630/wk against a $1,335,550 price tag). Units yield 8.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (8%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.45%
Based on $1,335,550 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.21%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+2.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202691%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
37
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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
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Education
Schools in Glen Alpine.
Local schools for Glen Alpine
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Glen Alpine?
- The median house price in Glen Alpine, NSW 2560 is $1,335,550 (median of 56 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +2.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Glen Alpine?
- A useful starting point is the Glen Alpine median house price of $1,335,550 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Glen Alpine a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Glen Alpine is 2.5%: the median weekly house rent is $630 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2560), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,335,550 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 2.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Glen Alpine is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 $630, for units it's $500.
- 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, Bradbury, St Helens Park.
- 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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