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Glen Alpine NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Glen Alpine, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Glen Alpine NSW is 4,429 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glen Alpine is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Glen Alpine is $570 per week ($2,470 per month). Glen Alpine has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Glen Alpine has a population density of 825.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Glen Alpine is England. The most common religion is Catholic (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glen Alpine is $2,167.
There were 29 recorded offences in Glen Alpine in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (7 offences).
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Glen Alpine Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Glen Alpine Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Glen Alpine Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Glen Alpine Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Glen Alpine Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Glen Alpine Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Glen Alpine Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Glen Alpine Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Glen Alpine Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Glen Alpine Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Glen Alpine Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Glen Alpine Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Glen Alpine Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Glen Alpine Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Glen Alpine School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Glen Alpine Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Glen Alpine Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Glen Alpine Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Glen Alpine How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Glen Alpine Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Glen Alpine Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Glen Alpine Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Glen Alpine Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Glen Alpine Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Glen Alpine Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Glen Alpine Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Glen Alpine Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Glen Alpine Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Glen Alpine Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Glen Alpine When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Glen Alpine Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Glen Alpine Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Glen Alpine Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Glen Alpine Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Glen Alpine Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 29 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Glen Alpine Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Glen Alpine
What is the population of Glen Alpine NSW?
The population of Glen Alpine NSW is 4,429 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 825.9 people per km².Glen Alpine is ranked #1,755 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Glen Alpine?
The median personal income in Glen Alpine NSW is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year.The median household income is $2,669 per week.Family income is $2,653 per week.Glen Alpine is ranked #2,336 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Glen Alpine?
Median rent in Glen Alpine NSW is $570 per week ($2,470 per month).Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glen Alpine ranks #315 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Glen Alpine?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glen Alpine NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Glen Alpine?
The median age in Glen Alpine NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Glen Alpine a good suburb to live in?
Glen Alpine is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,429.The median income is $883/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11649. All dollar figures in AUD.