SA · Burnside Council

Glenunga, 5064

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,236

Growth (1 yr)

+0.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+3.0%

Median age

44

Median income

$1,918/wk

Employment rate

54.7%

Median house price · Q1 2026

$2,447,500

Languages at home

38.2%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Sinhalese, Cantonese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

52.8/100
Average

Top 21% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

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

Suburb profile

Glenunga is a practical smaller community in Burnside Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.

Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.

Desirability lands around average here: softer safety weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better.

At a glance

Glenunga snapshot

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

Median house price

$2.45M

+85% change

Median rent

$600/wk

Houses $1,200 · Units $570

Population (ERP)

2,236

+0.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.7%

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

#30

among Metro Adelaide · Emerging

Safety

75th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

51st

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

93rd

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
52.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 21% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
1819th in Australia
State rank
143rd in SA
Peer rank
#30 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#109 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$570
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$1,200
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$600
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$2,447,500
Median price change
+85.1%

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

2,236(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
+65
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 (~2,350), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,184
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,918
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
50 of 871
Median monthly mortgage
$2,400
Employment rate
54.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
551 / 163 / 111

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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
148
Against the person
12
Against property
136
Rate per 1,000 residents
66.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 182 residents
State safety percentile
74.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
23
Increase (daily rate)
+1.6%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault3
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental10
  • Other Theft41
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle13
  • Theft From Shop58

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
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,138
Median ICSEA percentile
93th
School list
  • Glenunga International High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1153 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 2,340 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Glen Osmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 363 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Linden Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1160 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 981 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Seymour CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 715 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • St Patrick's Special SchoolSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 1115 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 51 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • St Raphael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1048 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 96 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Sunrise Christian School FullartonPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 175 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Parkside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 331 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

8 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 13 Portrush Rd - West side
  • Stop 14 Portrush Rd - West side
  • Stop 15 Portrush Rd - West side
  • Stop School / Zone B Glenunga International High School Conyngham St
  • Stop School / Zone D Glenunga International High School Conyngham St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

143 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

3 restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 1 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 18 swimming pools · 2 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Decent local green space3 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access8 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation22 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
68/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.66
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.37
Food & drink(8)
  • Barnacle BillFast food
  • Domino'sFast food
  • Golden Chicken & SeafoodFast food

    Portrush Road

  • Marcellina's PizzaFast food

    Portrush Road

  • SubwayFast food
  • BuonaseraRestaurant

    295 Glen Osmond Road

  • LaxmisRestaurant

    285 Glen Osmond Road

  • School CanteenRestaurant
Shopping(5)
  • Butcher
  • AldiSupermarket

    499-505 Portrush Road, Glenunga

  • DrakesSupermarket

    297 Glen Osmond Road

  • Tony & MarksSupermarket
Community(1)
  • Glenunga International High SchoolSchool

    99 L'Estrange Street, Glenunga

Health & services(3)
  • Glenunga DentalDentist
  • Medical clinic
  • National PharmaciesPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(24)
  • Arts QuadranglePark
  • Glenunga ReservePark
  • Playground (2)
  • Glenunga OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (18)
Transport(6)

6 bus stops

Other(34)
  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol

    537 Portrush Road

  • By UrbanBathroom Furnishing
  • Bbq
  • Bench (17)
  • Road Track and Triathlon DirectBicycle
  • Will RideBicycle

    Unit 2-3 315 Glen Osmond Road, Glenunga

  • Bicycle Parking (5)
  • Coffee Machine RepairComputer
  • Dressing Room (2)
  • Drinking water
  • Tip TopDry Cleaning
  • Fitness Station (4)
  • Garden (3)
  • Coogie Hair - BeautyHairdresser
  • Hairdresser
  • AldiParking
  • Glenunga VillageParking
  • Parking (27)
  • Parking Entrance (2)
  • LibertyPetrol station
  • OTR GlenungaPetrol station

    303 Glen Osmond Road, Glenunga

  • Picnic Table (4)
  • Glenunga Uniting ChurchPlace of worship

    138 L'Estrange Street, Glenunga

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Post Box
  • Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (2)
  • Gymnasium (New)Sports Hall
  • Gymnasium (Old)Sports Hall
  • Sports Hall
  • Toys
  • Track (3)
  • Waste Basket (5)

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)
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

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Glenunga Uniting Church

    138 L'Estrange Street, Glenunga

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Glenside Health Services (1.1 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)
43
Participants per 1,000 residents
19.2

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
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 normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 25 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Land Division (Torrens Title) - creating two (2) allotments from one (1)
    27A FOWLERS RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Removal of one (1) Significant tree - Melia azedarach (White Cedar)
    110 L'ESTRANGE ST GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Removal of one (1) regulated Chinese Elm tree in the front yard
    45 BEVINGTON RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Removal of one (1) regulated Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) tree
    84 L'ESTRANGE ST GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Deck, verandah, fence and retaining wall.
    UNIT 11 571 PORTRUSH RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Ancillary accommodation and addition to dwelling comprising a new garage and laundry
    95 ALLINGA AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling
    44 WINDSOR RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Verandah and privacy screening
    UNIT 3 581 PORTRUSH RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • June 2026

  • Two storey detached dwelling, swimming pool with safety barriers, retaining walls, fencing and removal of one (1) significant tree
    46A GLENUNGA AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Removal of one (1) significant tree - Eucalyptus sp.
    112 ALLINGA AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Removal of one (1) x significant Cussonia spicata (Mountain Cabbage) Tree in the rear yard
    30A QUEEN ST GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • May 2026

  • Land Division (Community Title) - creating two (2) allotments from one (1) and construction of two (2) two storey dwellings and a swimming pool with associated safety barriers
    2 GLENUNGA AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Two (2) semi-detached dwellings with associated retaining walls and fencing and tree-damaging activity comprising removal of a significant tree (Erythrina x sykesii (Coral Tree))
    137 ALLINGA AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Change of use from Personal Service establishment/shop (Salon) to Consulting Rooms (GP), building alterations and internal fitouts
    UNIT 4 297 GLEN OSMOND RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (Shed), Verandah and Deck
    139 ALLINGA AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Verandah
    20 TAMINGA AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Louvre Roof Verandah
    4A LEROY ST GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • March 2026

  • Two-storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls, fencing and tree-damaging activity (removal of a Regulated Tree - Arbutus unedo – Strawberry Tree)
    129 ALLINGA AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA 24041779 - Relocation of signage
    489 PORTRUSH RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, fencing and retaining walls
    487 PORTRUSH RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Verandah
    1D DALASTON AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • February 2026

  • Land Division (Community Title) - Creating five (5) allotments from one (1)
    1 FOWLERS RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, all side boundary fencing with associated retaining walls and in-ground swimming pool and associated pool safety features
    45 BEVINGTON RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • January 2026

  • Land Division (Torrens Title) - creating two (2) allotments from one (1) existing including dwelling, carport and tree damaging activity
    124 CONYNGHAM ST GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Dwelling additions and alterations, associated carport and verandah
    15 TAMINGA AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
  • November 2025

  • Front fence for corner allotment
    84 L'ESTRANGE ST GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Alterations to the existing building, including partial demolition of dwelling and reroofing
    6 GLENUNGA AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Install internal passenger lift
    23 GLENUNGA AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • October 2025

  • Two new pools
    10 GLENUNGA AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls, fencing and landscaping
    29 TREVORTEN AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Removal of one (1) regulated tree - Jacaranda mimosifolia
    45 BEVINGTON RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • September 2025

  • Five (5) double storey group dwellings including associated demolition, retaining walls, fencing and tree damaging activity
    1 FOWLERS RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • August 2025

  • Removal of a (x1) Council-maintained significant Eucalyptus camaldulensis located in Council reserve opposite to 88 L'estrange St
    88 L'ESTRANGE ST GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Replacement building (verandah)
    106 L'ESTRANGE ST GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and fencing
    29 TREVORTEN AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • July 2025

  • Demolition of existing detached dwelling (representative dwelling) ancillary structures, and construction of detached dwelling, swimming pool (with pool safety fencing and features), associated retaining walls and fencing, and tree-damaging activity including the removal of a regulated tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
    8 TREVORTEN AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Dwelling additions and alterations, Front Fence
    72 SYDNEY ST GLENUNGA SA 5064;72A SYDNEY ST GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling, carport, retaining walls and fencing
    27A FOWLERS RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment
  • Land Division (Torrens Title) - creating two (2) allotments from one (1) and removal of three (3) regulated trees
    29 TREVORTEN AV GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • June 2025

  • Brush fencing
    12 BEVINGTON RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Garden shed 3m x 4m with height 3.1m
    15 BROOKER ST GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • Land Division – Boundary realignment and Conversion of Strata title to Community title
    38 WINDSOR RD GLENUNGA SA 5064;UNIT 1 38 WINDSOR RD GLENUNGA SA 5064;UNIT 2 38 WINDSOR RD GLENUNGA SA 5064;UNIT 3 38 WINDSOR RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • May 2025

  • Verandah replacement timber to steel Stratco outback flat
    111 SYDNEY ST GLENUNGA SA 5064Decision Made
  • April 2025

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including partial demolition, retaining walls and fencing
    24 BEVINGTON RD GLENUNGA SA 5064Under Assessment

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

51 heritage places

  • House18 Bevington Road GLENUNGAContributory item
  • House20 Bevington Road GLENUNGAContributory item
  • House22 Bevington Road GLENUNGAContributory item
  • House24 Bevington Road GLENUNGAContributory item
  • House4 Bevington Road GLENUNGAContributory item
  • House6 Rowell Avenue GLENUNGAContributory item
  • House3 Rowell Avenue GLENUNGAContributory item
  • House5 Rowell Avenue GLENUNGAContributory item
  • House2 Rowell Avenue GLENUNGAContributory item
  • House4 Rowell Avenue GLENUNGAContributory 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
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 2.4 km away).

Coalition 40.5%Labor 59.5%

2.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +8.9 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • GlenungaLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
  • Linden ParkLabor 58.9% · Coalition 41.1% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • Myrtle BankLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • Glen OsmondLabor 53.7% · Coalition 46.3% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • TusmoreLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)1.5 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)
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

Compare with

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

More in Burnside Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.