Alpine NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Alpine, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Alpine NSW is 141 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alpine is $930 per week ($48,360 per year). Median rent in Alpine is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Alpine has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Alpine has a population density of 6.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Polish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alpine is $3,033.

There were 2 recorded offences in Alpine in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Alpine Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Alpine Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$930/wk
$48,360 per year
#1807 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,033/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Alpine Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (71) Female 48.9% (68)

Population Density

6.1
people per km²
141 people · 23.0 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,449
Family income/wk

Alpine Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alpine Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.8% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.2% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alpine Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Alpine Religion

No Religion
34.5%
Catholic
28.2%
Anglican
15.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.3%
Othr Christian
4.9%
Hinduism
4.2%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
3.5%
Christian (other)
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alpine Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Alpine Languages Spoken at Home

Polish
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Alpine Employment

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Employed full-time
33.9% 40 people
Employed part-time
31.4% 37 people
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Not in labour force
34.7% 41 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Alpine Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
27.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.3%
Certificate III/IV
24.1%
Postgraduate Degree
11.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Alpine Occupation

Professionals
34.5%
Managers
22.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.5%
Labourers
8.6%
Community & Personal Service
6.9%
Clerical & Administrative
6.9%
Sales Workers
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Alpine Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.3%
Health
17.5%
Engineering
14.3%
Education
11.1%
Society & Culture
9.5%
Agriculture & Environment
4.8%
Architecture & Building
4.8%
Creative Arts
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Alpine Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alpine Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.8%
$4,000+/wk
26.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alpine Marital Status

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Married
55.9% 66
↔️
Separated
3.4% 4
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Divorced
7.6% 9
🕊️
Widowed
2.5% 3
👤
Never married
30.5% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alpine Ancestry

English
31.4%
Australian
26.1%
Scottish
11.6%
Irish
11.1%
Other
8.7%
German
5.3%
Italian
2.4%
Dutch
1.9%
Polish
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alpine School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
26.2%
Primary — Government
16.7%
Secondary — Catholic
11.9%
Secondary — Government
11.9%
Pre-school
11.9%
Vocational Education
11.9%
Primary — Catholic
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Alpine Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 277

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Alpine Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.2% 35
Not a volunteer
70.8% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alpine Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Alpine How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.0%
Did not go to work
18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Alpine Car Ownership

1 vehicle
7.1%
2 vehicles
26.2%
3 vehicles
38.1%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Alpine Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.3%
3 bedrooms
19.5%
4 bedrooms
39.0%
5 bedrooms
24.4%
6+ bedrooms
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Alpine Population Mobility

14.0%
moved in the last year
36.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alpine Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
276
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alpine Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Asthma
9
Heart disease
6
Lung condition
6
Arthritis
5
Stroke
4
Diabetes
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Alpine Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500+/wk
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alpine Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.5%
Couple — no children under 15
23.4%
Couple — no children
21.8%
One parent — no children under 15
8.1%
One parent — children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alpine Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.9% 6
👤
Never served
95.1% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alpine Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
9.7% 11
Did not provide
90.3% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alpine Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
31.0%
4 children
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Alpine When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Alpine Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.6%
5–14 hours
37.5%
15–29 hours
16.1%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Alpine Household Size

1 person
19.6%
2 persons
30.4%
3 persons
21.7%
4 persons
21.7%
5 persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alpine Where Residents Moved From

Same address
117
Moved from NSW
15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Alpine Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alpine Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Sexual Offences
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Alpine Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,291/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Alpine

≈ $9,928/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,991/wk
Rent share 13.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Alpine vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alpine

What is the population of Alpine NSW?

The population of Alpine NSW is 141 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.1 people per km².Alpine is ranked #7,935 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alpine?

The median personal income in Alpine NSW is $930 per week, or $48,360 per year.The median household income is $2,291 per week.Family income is $2,449 per week.Alpine is ranked #1,807 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alpine?

Median rent in Alpine NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Alpine ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alpine?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alpine NSW is $3,033. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alpine?

The median age in Alpine NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alpine a good suburb to live in?

Alpine is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 141.The median income is $930/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10044. All dollar figures in AUD.