SA · Holdfast Bay Council
Glenelg East, 5045
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Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Cycling
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Holdfast Bay, 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.
Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in transport and access and community and employment.
Population
- 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)
- 101 / 744 / 144
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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 155
- Against the person
- 26
- Against property
- 129
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 40.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 148 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 78
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,078
- Dunbar Terrace Kindergarten38B Dunbar TerracePreschools
- Glenelg Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1078
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
9 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Grove St01 Apr 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Morphett Rd01 Apr 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Grove St11 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Merriton St11 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Morphett Rd11 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Keen Av13 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Grove St13 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Helen St13 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Morphett Rd13 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
330 planning-related records
2026· 29 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations and additions to dwelling, carport and verandah, ancillary accommodation and swimming pool2 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
- Open faced boundary pavilion.9 FIRST AV GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
May 2026
- 3 x 2 level residential flat buildings comprising a total of 20 dwellings530 ANZAC HWY GLENELG EAST SA 5045;532 ANZAC HWY GLENELG EAST SA 5045;534 ANZAC HWY GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
- Single level detached dwelling58 WILSON TCE GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence9 FIFTH AV GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- New single storey dwelling42 WALLACE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
- Removal of regulated tree21 HARRIS ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- Outbuilding to rear of dwelling118 AUGUSTA ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
- Two level detached dwelling, outbuilding, swimming pool and outbuilding36 BUTTROSE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
April 2026
- Verandah16B CLIFF ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- Torrens Title land division creating 7 allotments from 3 allotments12 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 Title10 ALBERT ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- Two double storey semi-detached dwellings10 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 5045Under Assessment
- Swimming pool & safety fences2 YOUNG ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- demolish existing alfresco and replace with new. new pool new pool house41 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 communi36 BUTTROSE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
March 2026
- Removal of significant tree58 CLIFF ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to rear of dwelling including a verandah and garage3 BUTTROSE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
- Concrete swimming pool and safety fence17 CLIFF ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling alongside addition and outbuilding (ancillary accommodation)24 WALLACE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to rear of dwelling, verandah, carport and ancillary accommodation8 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 Fence53 DIAGONAL RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- Removal of a Significant Lemon Scented Gum520 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
- VerandahUNIT 4 48 AUGUSTA ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- verandah13 DIAGONAL RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- demolition of existing verandah & installation of a new verandah in addition to dwelling alterationsUNIT 2 130 BRIGHTON RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and two level addition to rear of dwelling and verandah in rear yard5 GROVE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
November 2025
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier8 MERRITON ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- Front fence43 GOWER ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- Replacement swimming pool64 BRIGHTON RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and additions with associated verandah, garage, swimming pool and tree damaging activity11 WILLIAMS AV GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
October 2025
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier40 WILSON TCE GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- Single level detached dwelling and swimming pool1 GROVE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah to replace existing600 ANZAC HWY GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision Made
- A pair of 2 level detached dwellings29 DIAGONAL RD GLENELG EAST SA 5045Under Assessment
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions to existing dwelling, verandah and tree damaging activity3 LAPTHORNE ST GLENELG EAST SA 5045Decision 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
54 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Threefold DistillingBar
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Stop 16 Anzac Highway - South sideBus stop
- Stop 17 Anzac Highway - South sideBus stop
- Stop 18 Anzac Highway - South sideBus stop
- Stop 19 Anzac Highway - South sideBus stop
- Stop 20 Anzac Highway - South sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Anzac Highway - South sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
137 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Dunbar Terrace Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 47.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 28% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2278th in Australia
- State rank
- 196th in SA
- Peer rank
- #42 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #142 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Benchamenitiesbench
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- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Bicycle Repair Stationamenitiesbicycle_repair_station
- Brighton Road (Stop 15)amenitiestram_stop
- Clinpath Pathologyamenities520 Anzac Highwaydoctors
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Glenelg East (Stop 14)amenitiestram_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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