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Alma Park

NSW 2659 • New South Wales

58
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
87.68 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Alma Park

Alma Park is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, covering approximately 88 square kilometres in the agricultural lowlands approximately 550 kilometres south-west of Sydney. With a 2021 Census population of 58 residents, it is a lightly settled farming community in the broader Albury hinterland. The flat, irrigated and dryland farmland of this area supports mixed cropping and grazing typical of the Riverina.

Residents of Alma Park rely on nearby towns such as Culcairn or Henty for everyday services including shopping, schooling, and healthcare. The locality sits within the pastoral landscape of southern NSW, with the Murray River region offering excellent opportunities for fishing, camping, and outdoor activities. There is no public transport in Alma Park; a private vehicle is essential. The surrounding Riverina farmland and open skies offer a quintessential central western NSW farming lifestyle.

Alma Park falls under postcode 2659 and is governed by the Greater Hume Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2659
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Hume
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.61°, 146.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
87.68 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2659

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2659 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$52,412
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,866

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2659; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Culcairn
15 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No regular local service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
550 km
By Train
Drive to Albury (approx 60 km); NSW TrainLink to Sydney Central (~6 hr)
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min - 6 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr - 5 hr 30 min

🛣️ Hume Highway provides main route north to Sydney; Albury is nearest regional hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote rural locality; car required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
58
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Greater Hume Local Government Area, which contains Alma Park. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
164 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
129.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Greater Hume →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alma Park known for? +

Alma Park is a small rural locality in the Riverina known for its mixed farming including dryland cropping and grazing, situated in the flat agricultural landscape of southern New South Wales.

How far is Alma Park from Sydney? +

Alma Park is approximately 550 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD, roughly a 5.5 to 6 hour drive via the Hume Highway.

Does Alma Park have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport in Alma Park. The nearest train station is at Culcairn approximately 15 kilometres away, with NSW TrainLink services on the Sydney-Melbourne route.

What is the population of Alma Park? +

According to the 2021 Census, Alma Park has a population of approximately 58 residents in this rural Riverina locality.

Is Alma Park a good place to live? +

Alma Park suits those with farming interests or who value the quiet, wide-open landscapes of the Riverina region. Services are available in nearby Culcairn and Henty.

What is the postcode for Alma Park? +

The postcode for Alma Park is 2659, covering this rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales.

Is Alma Park a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Alma Park is part of the Greater Hume LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.