Alpine, NSW 2575 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Alpine is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2575, home to 141 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wingecarribee local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 96 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 141
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $2,291 /week
- Median personal income
- $930 /week
- Median family income
- $2,449 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Wingecarribee
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Colo Vale Public School
- Highlands School
- Hill Top Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Old Hume Hwy Opp 1045
- 1045 Old Hume Hwy
- Church Av At Amber Cl
- Church Av At Hume Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 54.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 85.7% of the 56 resolvable premises in Alpine. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 85.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 14.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 597 across postcode 2575 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 152 violent offences, 122 theft, 91 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alpine?
Alpine (NSW 2575) had 141 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Wingecarribee local government area.
What is the median rent in Alpine?
The median advertised rent in Alpine is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Alpine?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Alpine covering government sectors. Nearest include: Colo Vale Public School (4.3 km), Highlands School (6.5 km), Hill Top Public School (6.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Alpine?
Alpine is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (85.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Alpine?
Across postcode 2575, 597 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (152), theft (122), property damage (91). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Alpine?
In Alpine, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (54 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Alpine?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Alpine centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
Additional sources for this profile: