Median house price
$2.03M
+14% change
SA · Burnside Council
Glen Osmond, 5064
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,208
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.0%
Median age
42
Median income
$2,544/wk
Employment rate
58%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$2,034,000
Languages at home
29.8%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Malayalam, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Burnside Council, Glen Osmond is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Glen Osmond snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$820/wk
Houses $865 · Units $680
Population (ERP)
2,208
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#53
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
72nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
96th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 49.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 29% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2270th in Australia
- State rank
- 204th in SA
- Peer rank
- #53 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #154 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $680
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $865
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $820
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,034,000
- Median price change
- +13.6%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
2,208(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · +3.0% over 5 years · 51th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- +3.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +8
- Change in 5 years
- +64
- Growth rank in SA
- 51th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,300), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,154
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,544
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 45 of 728
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,817
- Employment rate
- 58%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 562 / 102 / 7
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 136
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 121
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 61.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 144 residents
- State safety percentile
- 72.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 23
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental14
- Other Theft48
- Sct - Residence6
- Theft From Motor Vehicle8
- Theft From Shop25
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,151.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 96th
School list
- Seymour CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 715 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Glen Osmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 363 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Linden Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1160 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 981 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Glenunga International High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1153 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 2,340 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 12 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side
- Stop 17 Portrush Rd - West side
- Stop 19 Portrush Rd - East side
- Stop 19 Portrush Rd - West side
- Stop 19A Portrush Rd - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
107 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 cafes · 1 fast food · 3 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 20 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 3 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 11 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 23 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 25/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.39
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.86
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.39
Food & drink(4)
- Cafe
- Juno CafeCafe
- Melon & RyeCafe
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
Shopping(1)
- OTRConvenience store
Community(1)
- Seymour CollegeSchool
Sport & outdoors(26)
- Jetts FitnessGym
- Ashley Avenue ReservePark
- Park
- Queens Lane ReservePark
- Playground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (20)
Transport(17)
17 bus stops
Other(29)
- Artwork
- ATM
- Bench (2)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Nordic HondaCar
385 Glen Osmond Road
- Splash Car WashCar wash
- Compressed Air
- Drinking water
- Adult BlissErotic
- Glen Osmond Metropolitan Fire ServiceFire station
- Poppies FlowersFlorist
363 Glen Osmond Road
- Checkpoint 10 Toll Gate AccessInformation
- Checkpoint 7Information
- Jackson's Motor InnMotel
373 Glen Osmond Road
- Tollgate MotelMotel
- Wheal Gawler Mine ReserveNature Reserve
- Parking (28)
- OTR Glen OsmondPetrol station
411 Glen Osmond Road
- Picnic Table
- Place of worship
- Sikh Society of South Australia Gurdwara TemplePlace of worship
- St Saviour’s Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Glen Osmond Post OfficePost office
- Public Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Recycling
389 Glen Osmond Road
- Glen Osmond GroveSocial Facility
550 Portrush Road
- Telephone
- Waste Basket (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
- Sikh Society of South Australia Gurdwara Temple
- St Saviour’s Anglican Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Glenside Health Services (2.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Psychiatric Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 42
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 21 proposals
August 2026
- Change of use to two (2) x consulting rooms with associated advertising signages657 PORTRUSH RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
July 2026
- SUPPLY & INSTALL NEW STRATCO VERANDAH7 GLEBE RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 24033990 - Retaining walls, associated earthworks, landscaping and building design16 SHERWOOD TCE GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Alterations and addition to existing dwelling, including enclosure of existing alcove and installation of new windows and sliding doors4 CHAPMAN CR GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
June 2026
- Building Alterations546 PORTRUSH RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Removal of one (1) significant Agonis flexuosa (Willow Myrtle) tree located in the road verge to north of 9 Paynter St9 PAYNTER ST GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
May 2026
- Boundary re-alignment - Maintaining two (2) allotments into (2)13 ALLANDALE AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064;15 -17 ALLANDALE AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Land division of 2 allotments into 5 Community Title allotments and Common Property619 PORTRUSH RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064;621 PORTRUSH RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Three (3) single storey dwellings including retaining walls and fencing2 ALLAWAH AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064;4 ALLAWAH AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Change of land use to shop - Laundromat with ancillary cafe373 GLEN OSMOND RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Retrospective Business Identification Signage, retaining and fencing653 PORTRUSH RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
March 2026
- Replacement of existing concrete roof tiles with colorbond (woodland grey), and tie downs. No change to size, height or pitch of roof.2A BAGOT ST GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Replacement Building - Carport8 DAY RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Enclosure to existing carport with a new screen and retaining wall4 CHAPMAN CR GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Two (2) two storey detached dwellings, two (2) swimming pools with associated safety barriers, one (1) underground water tank, retaining walls and fencing32 PRIDMORE RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
February 2026
- Variation to DA 22019214 - alterations to rear and side retaining walls and earthworks4 ALLANDALE AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Verandah4 LEWIS AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Earthworks, retaining walls and associated landscaping21 ALLANDALE AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling7 DUTTON ST GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
January 2026
- Partial demolition of the semi-detached dwelling at 31 Jikara Dr and the conversion of the adjoining dwelling at 29 Jikara Dr from a semi-detached dwelling to a detached dwelling29 JIKARA DR GLEN OSMOND SA 5064;31 JIKARA DR GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Removal of one (1) regulated Athrotaxis cupressoides (Pencil Pine) tree5 DERRINGTON ST GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Replace existing verandah4 PAYNTER ST GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
October 2025
- Verandah10A WOODLEY RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) single storey detached dwellings, fencing and retaining walls and removal of one (1) Significant tree10 BROOK AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including ground floor extension and upper-level addition2B MYRONA AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling with basement; swimming pool and associated pool equipment and safety barriers; retaining walls; and fencing22 BAGOT ST GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
September 2025
- Three (3) storey detached dwelling, above ground water tank, swimming pool (with associated pool safety features and fencing), deck, and associated retaining walls, fencing and earthworks2 FULTON CR GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Installation of blue heritage plaque onto facade of building (State Heritage)10 MOUNT BARKER RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Install blue heritage plaque on Barr Smith House (State Heritage Place)546 PORTRUSH RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrier10 WOODLEY RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Two (2) three storey detached dwellings, earthworks, boundary retaining walls and fencing, swimming pool with associated swimming pool safety features, tree-damaging activity, and associated landscaping4 PRIDMORE RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool and associated pool safety features, Retaining walls and Fencing, Filling of Land and Landscaping10 PRIDMORE RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
August 2025
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create three (3) allotments from two (2) existing allotments2 ALLAWAH AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064;4 ALLAWAH AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Division creating one (1) additional allotment - Two (2) into one (1)32 PRIDMORE RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- New external windows to existing building, aluminium frame to match existing. Frosted film to new window overlooking residential area.546 PORTRUSH RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
July 2025
- Internal refit of lower living area. New doors and windows to front wall.10 BLYTH ST GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Verandah5A JIKARA DR GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Verandah653 PORTRUSH RD GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Three (3) two-storey detached dwellings each with an in-ground swimming pool (with associated pool safety features and fencing) and associated retaining walls and fencing, tree-damaging activity to a Significant Tree (Eucalyptus cladocalyx) and removal of a Regulated Tree (Callistemon Salignus)10 ELINOR TCE GLEN OSMOND SA 5064;8 ELINOR TCE GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
June 2025
- Partially enclosed verandah (over existing balcony)6A BOUCAUT ST GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Land Division (Torrens Title) - creating three (3) allotments from one (1) (two of which for the purpose of semi-detached dwellings)3 BROOK AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- One (1) two storey detached dwelling, two (2) two storey semi-detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing28 MYRONA AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
May 2025
- Verandah16 BROOK AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
27 heritage places
- Abergeldie Hospital548 Portrush Road GLEN OSMONDLocal heritage
- Benacre Fence and Gate Posts1 Benacre Close GLEN OSMONDLocal heritage
- Dwelling ('Benacre')Benacre Close GLEN OSMONDState heritage
- Dwelling ('Woodley House') - Former home of Osmond Gilles and Sir Stanton Hicks2A Playford Street GLEN OSMONDState heritage
- Former Glen Osmond Smelting Works Chimney [Cornish]Gill Terrace GLEN OSMONDState heritage
- Former Woodley Wines Winery (cellar building only) and adit and ventilation shaft of former Glen Osmond Mine1A , 1B & 8 Blyth Street GLEN OSMONDState heritage
- Former dwelling - 'Wooton Lea' and outbuildings; Seymour College (Barr Smith House formerly 'Wooton Lea', Coach House, Cottages, Gatehouse, Stables, Quarters, Pump House and Stone Wall along Gilles Road)546 Portrush Road GLEN OSMONDState heritage
- House4 Blyth Street GLEN OSMONDLocal heritage
- House16 Vine Lane GLEN OSMONDLocal heritage
- House12 Woodley Road GLEN OSMONDLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
- Member of Parliament
- Claire CLUTTERHAM (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,300
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.4%Labor 56.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.3 km away).
Coalition 45.3%Labor 54.7%
1.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Glen OsmondLabor 53.7% · Coalition 46.3% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- GlenungaLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Linden ParkLabor 58.9% · Coalition 41.1% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- BeaumontLabor 52.6% · Coalition 47.4% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Myrtle BankLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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