Glen Alpine, NSW 2560 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glen Alpine is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2560, home to 4,429 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,429
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,669 /week
- Median personal income
- $883 /week
- Median family income
- $2,653 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $570 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Thomas Acres Public School
- Mary Brooksbank School
- Ambarvale Public School
- Thomas Reddall High School
- Rosemeadow Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 29 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 89 bus stops
- Braeside Park, Heritage Way
- Inverglowrie Reserve, Heritage Way
- 94 Englorie Park Dr
- Heritage Way Before Mt Sugarloaf Dr
- Englorie Park Dr Before Invergowrie Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 58 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 21 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), 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 53.1% of the 1,538 resolvable premises in Glen Alpine. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 53.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 46.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,031 across postcode 2560 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,882 violent offences, 1,509 theft, 696 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glen Alpine?
Glen Alpine (NSW 2560) had 4,429 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Glen Alpine?
The median advertised rent in Glen Alpine is $570/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glen Alpine?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Glen Alpine covering government sectors. Nearest include: Thomas Acres Public School (0.6 km), Mary Brooksbank School (1.2 km), Ambarvale Public School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glen Alpine?
Glen Alpine is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (53.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glen Alpine?
Across postcode 2560, 6,031 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,882), theft (1,509), property damage (696). 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 Glen Alpine?
In Glen 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 (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Glen Alpine?
89 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glen Alpine centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 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.
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