SA · Burnside Council
Glen Osmond, SA, 5064
Current weather
11°CDense drizzle
85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 12.4° / 10° today · 33.2 mm rain
Desirability index
83.4/100
How this score is calculated#53 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Glen Osmond is a smaller suburban community in the Burnside area, home to around 2,154 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 136 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 63.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $820 (flats $680, houses $865), median house prices near $2,034,000 (up 14% recently), 11 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- 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)
- 33 / 102 / 7
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)
- $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.
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)
- 136
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 121
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 63.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 144 residents
- State safety percentile
- 72.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 23
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental14
- Other Theft48
- Sct - Residence6
- Theft From Motor Vehicle8
- Theft From Shop25
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,150
- Seymour CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1150
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA 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
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
222 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
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-alignment13 ALLANDALE AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064;15 -17 ALLANDALE AV GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- 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 5064Under Assessment
- 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 5064Under Assessment
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· 31 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
April 2025
- Internal alterations, new kitchen and laundry in existing location.22 BLYTH ST GLEN OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
2024· 55 proposals
55 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 47 proposals
47 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
39 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ATM
- Bench (2)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Bus stop
- Stop 10 Glen Osmond Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Glen Osmond Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Glen Osmond Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Glen Osmond Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Mount Barker Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 17 Portrush Road - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
38 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 83.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #53 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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