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Glen Alpine
Glen Alpine at a glance
Median house
$1,331,100
+2.0% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
48
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,429
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Glen Alpine.
Glen Alpine is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,331,100
+2.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
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
$1,331,100
+2.0% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
48
Average days to sell
4,429
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.48%
Based on $1,331,100 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20269.36%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+2.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202691%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202648 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +2.0%/yr
2021
$1.2M
5-year change
+10%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,429
Median age
43
Family households
91%
Lone person
8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Thomas Acres Public School
Mary Brooksbank School
Ambarvale Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Glen Alpine.
- What is the median house price in Glen Alpine?
- The median house price in Glen Alpine, NSW 2560 is $1,331,100. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +2.0%.
- What is the Glen Alpine postcode?
- Glen Alpine is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Glen Alpine has approximately 4,429 residents. 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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