Alpine Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Alpine Compares
Alpine vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Alpine | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,291 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $3,033 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Alpine is a locality 88 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2575. It falls within the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven region. The local government area is Wingecarribee.
According to the 2021 Census, Alpine has a population of 141 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $2,291, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the NSW average.
Housing in Alpine includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,033, with 52 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Alpine scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Alpine is part of the Southern Highlands statistical area in New South Wales.
Alpine Details
| Postcode | 2575 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 141 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,291/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $930/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $3,033 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 23.0 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 52 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.405833 |
| Longitude | 150.509167 |
| Distance from Sydney | 88 km |
| Region (SA4) | Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven |
| Area (SA3) | Southern Highlands |
| Local Government | Wingecarribee |
| Federal Electorate | Whitlam |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 21 (14.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 30 (21.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 48 (34.0%) |
| 65+ years | 25 (17.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 16 (11.3%) |
| Arthritis | 8 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (5.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (4.3%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 4 (2.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3 (7.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (26.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 28 (66.7%) |
Suburbs Near Alpine
Same Postcode (2575)
More Alpine Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.