SA · Holdfast Bay Council

Glenelg East, 5045

Est. population · Jun 2025

4,345

Growth (1 yr)

+0.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.9%

Median age

43

Median income

$1,681/wk

Employment rate

63.9%

Median house price · Q1 2026

$1,827,000

Languages at home

12.3%non-English

Most common: Greek, Portuguese, Hindi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

54.1/100
Average

Top 18% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 96% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
What Glenelg East is known for: Heritage area, High desirability, Excellent transport, Education hub, Café precinct

Suburb profile

In Holdfast Bay Council, Glenelg East is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street.

Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trams also serving the suburb.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.

Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus schools and education.

At a glance

Glenelg East snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.83M

+3.6% change

Median rent

$500/wk

Houses $663 · Units $500

Population (ERP)

4,345

+0.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.4%

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

#29

among Metro Adelaide · Established

Safety

52nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

65th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

87th

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
54.1/100 — Average
State standing
Top 18% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
1667th in Australia
State rank
122nd in SA
Peer rank
#29 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#94 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$500
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$662.5
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$500
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
25
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,827,000
Median price change
+3.6%

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 salesGovernment of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

4,345(June 2025)

+0.8% annual · +4.9% over 5 years · 65th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
+4.9%
Change in 1 year
+34
Change in 5 years
+203
Growth rank in SA
65th 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 (~4,450), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,855
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,681
Dwelling vacancy
8.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
156 of 1,860
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
63.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
811 / 744 / 144

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
155
Against the person
26
Against property
129
Rate per 1,000 residents
35.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 148 residents
State safety percentile
52.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
78
Decrease (daily rate)
-11.2%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental36
  • Other Theft26
  • Sct - Residence10
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury11
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle24

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
1,113
Median ICSEA percentile
87th
School list
  • Glenelg Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1078 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 613 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Our Lady of Grace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 225 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Peter's Woodlands Grammar SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 509 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Mary's Memorial SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1113 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 405 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 387 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Immanuel Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 575 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Immanuel CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1117 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 1,184 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Sacred Heart CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1083 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 2,033 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Dara SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1176 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 93 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Dunbar Terrace Kindergarten38B Dunbar TerracePreschools

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Dunbar Terrace Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

24 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 15 Brighton Rd
  • Stop 15 Brighton Rd
  • Stop 24 Brighton Rd - East side
  • Stop 25 Brighton Rd - East side
  • Stop 25A Diagonal Rd - South West side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

97 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 bars · 1 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 3 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life6 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport24 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation12 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
82/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.26
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.56
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.56
Food & drink(6)
  • Bayside BakeryBakery

    Unit 7 1 Cliff Street, Glenelg East

  • Threefold DistillingBar
  • Market on MaxwellCafe

    38 Maxwell Terrace

  • Fast food
  • Jan's Fish Chip ChickeryFast food
  • The Amazon BasinRestaurant
Shopping(3)
  • IGASupermarket
Community(2)
  • Dunbar Terrace KindergartenKindergarten
  • Glenelg Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(4)
  • Morphettville Medical CentreClinic

    520 Anzac Highway

  • Clinpath PathologyMedical clinic

    520 Anzac Highway

  • TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy

    1 Cliff Street, Glenelg East

  • TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy

    520 Anzac Highway

Sport & outdoors(18)
  • GoodlifeGym

    520 Anzac Highway

  • Alf Smedley ReservePark
  • Da Costa ReservePark
  • Margaret Messenger ReservePark
  • Mel Baker ReservePark
  • Park
  • Sandison ReservePark
  • Playground (3)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (7)
Transport(22)

19 bus stops · 3 tram stops

Other(17)
  • Bench (3)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Eblen SubaruCar
  • Drinking water (2)
  • Garden
  • Acres Dry CleanersHairdresser
  • Sally'sHairdresser
  • Newsagent
  • Brighton Rd Tram Stop Park 'n' RideParking
  • Parking (21)
  • OTR Glenelg EastPetrol station

    66 Brighton Road

  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Post Box
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (3)
  • Glenelg OvalStadium

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
6

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Glenelg Day Surgery (0.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Private Day Only 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)
92
Participants per 1,000 residents
21.2

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

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
27° / 16°
Rainfall
49 mm · ~6 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 13°
Rainfall
94 mm · ~12 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 8°
Rainfall
161 mm · ~20 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 11°
Rainfall
95 mm · ~12 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 34 proposals
  • July 2026

  • Verandah
    UNIT 3 18 FOURTH AV GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Add Shed at the rear and pool fence. Pool to be provided by others
    17 GOWER ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Proposed Front Fence and Store room
    24 WALLACE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Replace the existing passenger lift located inside the Glenelg football club
    LOT 100 BRIGHTON RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Swimming pool
    17 GOWER ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • June 2026

  • Alterations and additions to dwelling, carport and verandah, ancillary accommodation and swimming pool
    2 KEEN AV GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Two storey dwelling addition to the rear including altering the existing building with carport extension and pool.
    126 AUGUSTA ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Rear verandah
    9 FIRST AV GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • May 2026

  • 3 x 2 level residential flat buildings comprising a total of 20 dwellings
    530 ANZAC HWY GLENELG EAST SA 5045;532 ANZAC HWY GLENELG EAST SA 5045;534 ANZAC HWY GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Single level detached dwelling
    58 WILSON TCE GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    9 FIFTH AV GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • New single storey dwelling
    42 WALLACE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Removal of regulated tree
    21 HARRIS ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Outbuilding to rear of dwelling
    118 AUGUSTA ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Two level detached dwelling, dependent accommodation, swimming pool and spa
    36 BUTTROSE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Verandah
    16B CLIFF ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Torrens Title land division creating 7 allotments from 3 allotments
    12 ALBERT ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045;25 DIAGONAL RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045;29 DIAGONAL RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Title
    10 ALBERT ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Two double storey semi-detached dwellings
    10 ALBERT ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Reactivation of the previous consulting room use at 15 Diagonal Road. No building works or physical changes are proposed. The application seeks approval to resume use of the existing building as a general consulting room, operating on an appointments-only basis with one staff member (and up to two in future). The use is low-activity and will generate minimal traffic and amenity impacts.
    15 -15A DIAGONAL RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Swimming pool & safety fences
    2 YOUNG ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • demolish existing alfresco and replace with new. new pool new pool house
    41 DUNBAR TCE GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • To remove a regulated liquidamber tree in the front yard that is close to the house (as well as the neighbours house) for the purpose of redesigning the front yard and planting new trees, either native trees, deciduous trees that are common to the local Glenelg East area or fruit trees closer to the front fence line as well as along the southern neighbours fence. The idea around fruit trees is that it can help promote more self sustainable living as well as offering to neighbours and the communi
    36 BUTTROSE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • March 2026

  • Removal of significant tree
    58 CLIFF ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to rear of dwelling including a verandah and garage
    3 BUTTROSE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Concrete swimming pool and safety fence
    17 CLIFF ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling alongside addition and outbuilding (ancillary accommodation)
    24 WALLACE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to rear of dwelling, verandah, carport and ancillary accommodation
    8 LAPTHORNE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Building Alterations Repair of Fire Damage - Plasterboard repairs - Wall and Floor Tiling - Flooring - Painting - Carpentry works (Primary work on 104E)
    104D BRIGHTON RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045;104E BRIGHTON RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • February 2026

  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    53 DIAGONAL RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Removal of a Significant Lemon Scented Gum
    520 ANZAC HWY GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • January 2026

  • Erection of operable louvred roof to rear of house.
    47 DUNBAR TCE GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Verandah
    UNIT 4 48 AUGUSTA ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • verandah
    13 DIAGONAL RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
2025· 9 proposals
  • December 2025

  • demolition of existing verandah & installation of a new verandah in addition to dwelling alterations
    UNIT 2 130 BRIGHTON RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Dwelling alterations and two level addition to rear of dwelling and verandah in rear yard
    5 GROVE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • November 2025

  • Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier
    8 MERRITON ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Front fence
    43 GOWER ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Replacement swimming pool
    64 BRIGHTON RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Dwelling alterations and additions with associated verandah, garage, swimming pool and tree damaging activity
    11 WILLIAMS AV GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • October 2025

  • Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier
    40 WILSON TCE GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • Single level detached dwelling and swimming pool
    1 GROVE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
  • September 2025

  • Verandah to replace existing
    600 ANZAC HWY GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

12 active roadworks / incidents

  • ConstructionAnzac Highway, Morphett Rd13 Apr 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • ConstructionAnzac Highway, Grove St01 Apr 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
  • ConstructionAnzac Highway, Morphett Rd01 Apr 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Grove St15 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
  • Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Morphett Rd15 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
  • Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Grove St11 Aug 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Morphett Rd11 Aug 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Merriton St11 Aug 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Grove St13 Apr 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Helen St13 Apr 2026 – 31 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

136 heritage places

  • Dwelling5A Williams Avenue GLENELG EASTContributory item
  • Dwelling5 Williams Avenue GLENELG EASTContributory item
  • Dwelling2/ 22A Williams Avenue GLENELG EASTContributory item
  • Dwelling12 Williams Avenue GLENELG EASTContributory item
  • Dwelling12A Williams Avenue GLENELG EASTContributory item
  • Dwelling1/ 22A Williams Avenue GLENELG EASTContributory item
  • Dwelling10 Williams Avenue GLENELG EASTContributory item
  • Dwelling10A Williams Avenue GLENELG EASTContributory item
  • Dwelling2/ 31 Farr Terrace GLENELG EASTContributory item
  • Dwelling1/ 31 Farr Terrace GLENELG EASTContributory item

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Boothby
Member of Parliament
Louise MILLER-FROST (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
129,524
Turnout (2025)
93.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+7.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 38.9%Labor 61.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.2 km away).

Coalition 42.7%Labor 57.3%

3.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +8.9 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Glenelg EastLabor 59.6% · Coalition 40.4% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • GlengowrieLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • GlenelgLabor 58.1% · Coalition 41.9% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Glenelg CentralLabor 50.0% · Coalition 50.0% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Glenelg SouthLabor 53.0% · Coalition 47.0% TPP (2025)1.0 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

More in Holdfast Bay Council

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