Overall score
Glenelg North
52.8/100
Glenelg South
50.8/100
Glenelg North vs Glenelg South, SA Suburb Comparison
Glenelg North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Glenelg NorthGlenelg South
Crime rate
Glenelg North
44.8 / 1k
Glenelg South
41.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenelg North
275
Glenelg South
132
Population
Glenelg North
6,594
Glenelg South
2,184
Metric leadGlenelg North 7Glenelg South 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGlenelg North
- Best for familiesGlenelg North
- Best for investmentGlenelg North
- Best for best valueGlenelg North
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Glenelg North | Glenelg South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.7/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.8 / 1k | 41.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 9 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 275 | 132 |
| Planning activity | 79 | 37 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| Population | 6,594 | 2,184 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenelg North is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Glenelg South is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Glenelg North pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Glenelg South is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Glenelg North suits retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Glenelg South is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.