SA · Mitcham Council
Glenalta, SA, 5052
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Desirability index
#65 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Glenalta is a smaller suburban community in the Mitcham area, home to around 2,039 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 21 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 10.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $720, median house prices near $1,100,000 (up 3% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, 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
- 2,039
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,968
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 24 of 798
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,811
- Employment rate
- 62.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 33 / 25 / 8
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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $720
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,100,000
- Median price change
- +3.3%
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)
- 21
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 17
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 10.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 510 residents
- State safety percentile
- 8.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 11
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Sct - Residence3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle7
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv3
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
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Belair Jean Bonython Kindergarten11 Arizona TerracePreschools
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Public transport
23 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 27C Upper Sturt Rd - East side
- Stop 32 Sun Valley Dr - West side
- Stop 33L Hawthorndene Dr - North side
- Stop 34 Hawthorndene Dr - North side
- Stop 36 Hawthorndene Dr - North 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.
164 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing, and removal of one (1) Significant tree35 HAWTHORNDENE DR GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
- Verandah125 MAIN RD GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
- Freestanding Outbuilding ( combined carport and shed)22 GLENGARRY AV GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
- STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO AN IMPACT-DAMAGED BUILDING36 ROSELLA AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
May 2026
- Replace existing boundary retaining wall with new retaining wall with boundary fence on top.3 MINER AV GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
April 2026
- Inground swimming pool, safety barrier and associated earthworks1 MANDALAY AV GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
- Partial demolition, dwelling addition and alteration including deck, verandah, garage and associated earthwork108 UPPER STURT RD GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
- Carport (forward of dwelling) with privacy screen to northern side16 CURRAWONG AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and alterations, including demolition of the existing garage18 MINNOW DR GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling alterations and additions with associated earthworks6 MANDALAY AV GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety barrier, retaining wall and fence and associated earthworks6 CALIFORNIAN CR GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
March 2026
- Two retaining walls and cut earthworks3A ROSELLA AV GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
February 2026
- Louvre verandah27 BERMUDA WAY GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Deck with associated screening and swimming pool and associated safety barriers7 PEEWIT AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Retaining WallUNIT 2 83 HAWTHORNDENE DR GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
January 2026
- Boundary realignment 2 into 2 Torrens Title and construction of a carport7 GANNET AV GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
- Swim spa, timber decking, compliant safety barriers, retaining and fencing18 COLORADO DR GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah7 MARGARET AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah, pergola and deck26 MENURA AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
November 2025
- Outbuilding (shed) with associated earthworks23 DUNN AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Flat & gable roof verandah129 MAIN RD GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Variation to Development Authorisation 23027358 and 24036455 - increase height of rear boundary retaining and fencing and relocation of stormwater management2 BROLGA AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
October 2025
- Verandah3 JOHN AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
September 2025
- In-ground swimming pool and safety fence and associated earthworks7 PEEWIT AV GLENALTA SA 5052Under Assessment
August 2025
- Carport3 CURRAWONG AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
July 2025
- Ancillary accommodation27 COLORADO DR GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Carport2 MARGARET AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
June 2025
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barriers and associated earthworks5 ARIZONA TCE GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)2 KIRAWINA GR GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
May 2025
- Verandah measuring approx 9.3m x 2.8m from house fascia, skillion design11 CORELLA AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Swimming pool, safety features and associated earthworks5 KENT AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation and associated deck8 ROSELLA AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
March 2025
- Dwelling alteration and addition under existing roof15 GANNET AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage), access stairs, and retrospective earthworks and retaining walls10 GLENGARRY AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
January 2025
- Dwelling Alterations and Addition (under existing footprint) with Associated Earthworks30 SUN VALLEY DR GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Flat roof verandah129 MAIN RD GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
2024· 32 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling alterations and additions to extend the upper level balcony with a verandah and privacy screening, and replace existing carport16 SHERWOOD DR GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Construction of two carports (one partially enclosed and with an alfresco and boundary screening), domestic outbuilding and masonry wall.7 LOWAN AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) attached verandahs125 MAIN RD GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
November 2024
- Building Alterations, Dwelling Addition and Verandah7 PEEWIT AV GLENALTA SA 5052Decision Made
2023· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 29 proposals
29 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 30 proposals
30 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
28 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 27 Laffers Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 27 Main Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 27 Main Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 27A Laffers Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 27A Upper Sturt Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 27A Upper Sturt Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 27B Upper Sturt Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 27B Upper Sturt Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 27C Upper Sturt Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 27C Upper Sturt Road - West 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
3 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Belair Jean Bonython KindergartenArizona Terracekindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 79.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #65 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
- Belair Jean Bonython KindergartenchildcareArizona Terracekindergarten
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
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- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Ancillary Accommodation and associated deckplanning8 ROSELLA AV GLENALTA SA 5052Lodged 08 May 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodationplanning27 COLORADO DR GLENALTA SA 5052Lodged 11 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Boundary realignment 2 into 2 Torrens Title and construction of a carportplanning7 GANNET AV GLENALTA SA 5052Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · Under Assessment
- Building Alterations, Dwelling Addition and Verandahplanning7 PEEWIT AV GLENALTA SA 5052Lodged 27 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning3 CURRAWONG AV GLENALTA SA 5052Lodged 08 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning2 MARGARET AV GLENALTA SA 5052Lodged 10 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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