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SA · Wattle Range Council

Glencoe (SA), SA, 5291

Current weather

11.9°CRain showers

93% humidity · 20.6 km/h wind · 14.7° / 9.6° today · 15.1 mm rain

Desirability index

85.1/100

#51 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Glencoe (SA) is a small locality in the Wattle Range area, home to around 633 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 5 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 7.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $375, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
633
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,431
Dwelling vacancy
9.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
24 of 263
Median monthly mortgage
$1,013
Employment rate
65.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
17 / 0 / 0

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)
$375

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 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
5
Against the person
1
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
7.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 633 residents
State safety percentile
5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
42
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft2
  • Sct - Residence1
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle1

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
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
997
  • Glencoe & District Kindergarten135 Kirip RoadPreschools
  • Glencoe Central Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 997

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

74 planning-related records

2026· 5 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Hay shed
    425 THE SPRINGS RD GLENCOE SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Domestic shed
    120 DWYER RD GLENCOE SA 5291Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Agricultural Building.
    238 GLENCOE WEST RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (10A) - retrospective
    35 WILSON LANE GLENCOE SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    11 WILSON LANE GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
2025· 8 proposals

  • October 2025

  • Carport
    35 BURSTON RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Agricultural Building
    195 LAKE EDWARD RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Outbuilding (Stable and Storage).
    50 WILSON LANE GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Outbuilding.
    11 MARSHAL RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding.
    LOT 29 KANGAROO FLAT RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Ancillary accommodation (Retrospective)
    35 WILSON LANE GLENCOE SA 5291Under Assessment

  • February 2025

  • Agricultural Building
    LOT 24 GLENCOE RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
  • Building Alterations - Roof Repair
    7 WOOLSHED RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
2024· 13 proposals

  • September 2024

  • Detached dwelling
    230 KIRIP RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Verandah
    874 MILE HILL RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • shed alteration/extension. Variation to an existing planning consent
    50 MEDHURST RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    135 GLENCOE RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 5 LAKE EDWARD RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Shed
    72 MEDHURST RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling
    72 MEDHURST RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
  • Agricultural building
    82 SIMS RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Realignment of Boundaries
    1576 WANDILO FOREST RD GLENCOE SA 5291;1578 WANDILO FOREST RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Concrete cattle underpass
    273 GLENCOE WEST RD GLENCOE SA 5291;LOT 2248 GLENCOE WEST RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling
    145 LAKE EDWARD RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • January 2024

  • Detached dwelling and Shed
    LOT 102 GLENCOE RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
  • Partially enclosed verandah
    273 GLENCOE WEST RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    337 GLENCOE RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    61 WOOLWASH RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • Shed Extension
    165 LAKE EDWARD RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
  • Addition/Alteration to existing auxiliary (shed like) structure
    7 WOOLSHED RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Detached Dwelling and Domestic Shed
    LOT 25 MEDHURST RD GLENCOE SA 5291Under Assessment

  • July 2023

  • Garage (Retrospective)
    45 WOOLSHED RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Detached Dwelling and Shed
    LOT 1 MEDHURST RD GLENCOE SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Dwelling additions and alterations
    18 GLENCOE WEST RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling (Replacement Dwelling)
    135 GLENCOE RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
  • Dog kennelling (Animal keeping) for a maximum of 15 dogs
    81 SIMS RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
2022· 12 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Dwelling Addition / Alteration
    61 WOOLWASH RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • November 2022

  • Carport
    68 WILSON LANE GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • October 2022

  • Shed Extension at Football Club
    19 KIRIP RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made

  • September 2022

  • Change of Land use from Dwelling (4 Rooms) to Retail Shop
    193 GLENCOE RD GLENCOE SA 5291Decision Made
2021· 14 proposals

14 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 10 proposals

10 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Petrol station

    193 Glencoe Road

  • General StorePost office

    193 Glencoe Road

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)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

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
85.1/100
Cohort rank
#51 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Addition/Alteration to existing auxiliary (shed like) structureplanning7 WOOLSHED RD GLENCOE SA 5291Lodged 13 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Buildingplanning195 LAKE EDWARD RD GLENCOE SA 5291Lodged 19 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural BuildingplanningLOT 24 GLENCOE RD GLENCOE SA 5291Lodged 25 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building.planning238 GLENCOE WEST RD GLENCOE SA 5291Lodged 07 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural buildingplanning82 SIMS RD GLENCOE SA 5291Lodged 04 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation (Retrospective)planning35 WILSON LANE GLENCOE SA 5291Lodged 19 Mar 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Building Alterations - Roof Repairplanning7 WOOLSHED RD GLENCOE SA 5291Lodged 18 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning35 BURSTON RD GLENCOE SA 5291Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · Decision Made

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