SA · Holdfast Bay Council
Glenelg (SA), SA, 5045
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Glenelg (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Holdfast Bay area, home to around 3,440 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 660 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-14%), roughly 191.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $598 (flats $590, houses $750), median house prices near $1,949,000 (up 39% recently), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 3,440
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,430
- Dwelling vacancy
- 23.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 519 of 2,205
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 49.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 85 / 349 / 1,026
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)
- $590
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $750
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $597.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 55
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,949,000
- Median price change
- +38.7%
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)
- 660
- Against the person
- 167
- Against property
- 493
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 191.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 21 residents
- State safety percentile
- 93.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 78
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault63
- Other Property Damage And Environmental71
- Other Theft104
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury52
- Theft From Shop208
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
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,126.5
- St Mary's Memorial SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1113
- St Peter's Woodlands Grammar SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1140
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 23 Moseley St - West side
- Stop 24 Brighton Rd - West side
- Stop School Brighton Rd
- Zone A Glenelg Interchange - West side
- Zone C Glenelg Interchange - East 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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
301 planning-related records
2026· 23 proposals
June 2026
- Signage24 GORDON ST GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
- Advertising displays and building alterations70 -72 JETTY RD GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 24033554 - Comprising an increase in total building height (+13.49 metres), an additional four (4) building levels, addition of rooftop bar, terrace and swimming pool and alterations to approved floor layouts.1 -3 MOSELEY ST GLENELG SA 5045;5 -7 MOSELEY ST GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
- Essential Safety Provision and Certificate of Occupancy for Glenelg Library2 COLLEY TCE GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
- New external door to existing ground level3 PERCIVAL ST GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Construction of a residential flat building consisting of five building levels and two basement levels, together with associated landscaping24 SOUTH ESPLANADE GLENELG SA 5045;25 SOUTH ESPLANADE GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 3 28 -30 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Alterations to existing shop tenancy involving the replacement of ATMs19 -31 BRIGHTON RD GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
May 2026
- VerandahUNIT 3 24 PENZANCE ST GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling22 PENZANCE ST GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 25014875 (Demolition of local heritage place and construction of a similar replacement building comprising the continuation of the existing land use (storage and office) comprising a mezzanine28 GORDON ST GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
- Alterations to Local Heritage Place (Rest Home)26 -28 BYRON ST GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
April 2026
- VERANDAH13 MOSELEY ST GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Inground swimming pool & associated safety barrier26 PENZANCE ST GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
March 2026
- 20A0443.PCDIV - 2 into 11 lots. This will be an airspace lot community title - A supporting letter is provided to assist in assessing the application13 COLLEY TCE GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Demolish existing timber deck and railing. Addition of new deck/ terrace over existing carpark, alteration of existing internal space, extension of existing residence to include new Bedroom and Flexi Room.UNIT 2 15 SOUTH ESPLANADE GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
- Louvre verandah13A SALTRAM RD GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Amenities Refurbishment (Services Australia)156 -158 JETTY RD GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
- Proposed building comprising a shop and verandah2A PARTRIDGE ST GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Internal shop refurbishment and external building alterations - Tiffanino33 -37 JETTY RD GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
February 2026
- Building Form 323 COLLEY TCE GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Advertising displays10 JETTY RD GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
January 2026
- PergolaUNIT 2 16 SOUTH ESPLANADE GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition of an existing building and construction of a 5 storey mixed-use building comprising a ground level shop, residential apartments and associated car parking.88 JETTY RD GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Existing roofing, gutters, downpipes and associated timbers removed and replaced with new colorbond sheet roofing including roof windows and new boundary gutter to existing wall.3 PERCIVAL ST GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- All aluminium shade structure attached to front of house over balcony, comprising two panels of motorised louvres.16B HIGH ST GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Building alterations, repair & replace two western facing balcony structures.35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 1 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 10 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 11 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 12 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 13 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 14 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 15 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 2 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 3 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 4 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 5 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 6 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 7 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 8 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 9 35 NILE ST GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
November 2025
- Eighteen (18) level residential flat building comprising ground floor restaurant, five (5) levels of serviced apartments, seven (7) levels of retirement living apartments, one (1) level of residential apartments with associated lobby and communal areas and four (4) levels of above ground car parking and one level basement car parkingUNIT 1 15 COLLEY TCE GLENELG SA 5045;UNIT 2 15 COLLEY TCE GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
- Introduction of entry lobby including proposed alternations to the front facade for improved street presence. Minor adjustments to the rear facade including installation of a less obtrusive external stair servicing the upper level. Minor changes internally to office configuration only. Changes to existing wet areas and internal vertical circulation required as existing provisions are not complaint with the BCA. No changes to front and rear hardstand and car parking configurations.13 BRIGHTON RD GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing house and boundary walls, dwelling alterations, addition and fencing32 DURHAM ST GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
October 2025
- Alterations and 2 level addition to existing dwelling17A PIER ST GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
- Minor internal worksUNIT 1 16 HOLDFAST PROM GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Internal shop refurbishment - Clinpath Glenelg (Tenancy 11A)19 -31 BRIGHTON RD GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
September 2025
- Replace existing spaUNIT 1 16 SOUTH ESPLANADE GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- RE ROOF55 -57 BRIGHTON RD GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Change in use of land from a shop to a fitness studio67 -69 JETTY RD GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Proposed refurbishmentUNIT 30 760 ANZAC HWY GLENELG SA 5045Under Assessment
- New passenger lift to courtyard.14B SUSSEX ST GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Partial demolition of non-original rear section of representative dwelling and construction of single level addition to rear.UNIT 1 33 GORDON ST GLENELG SA 5045Decision Made
- Restaurant and private bar on level 6.23 JETTY RD GLENELG 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
273 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ATM
- People's Choice Credit UnionATM
- WestpacATM
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Banjo's Bakery CafeBakery
- Orange Spot BakeryBakery
- ANZBank
- NABBank
- People's Choice Credit UnionBank
- Grand BarBar
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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Glenelg Day Surgery24 Gordon StreetPrivate Day Only Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
173 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
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
- 52.1/100
- National rank
- 1484th in Australia
- State rank
- 117th in SA
- Peer rank
- #12 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #93 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime63
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime71
- Other Theftcrime104
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime52
- Theft From Shopcrime208
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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