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SA · Holdfast Bay Council

Glenelg South, 5045

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Updated

Desirability score

40.1/100
Average

Top 46% of South Australia's suburbs

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Tourism
  • Premium
  • Heritage
  • Transport
  • Cafés
What Glenelg South is known for: Tourism, Premium, Heritage, Transport, Cafés

Suburb profile

Glenelg South wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Beach mornings and city evenings are both realistic here, with neighbouring suburbs adding even more choice. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.

Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar coastal suburbs, even with growth momentum and community and employment holding up better.

Population

Population
2,184
Median age
52
Median household income / week
$1,561
Dwelling vacancy
15.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
177 of 1,150
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
55.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
53 / 378 / 211

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)
$555
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$710
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$585
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
20
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$2,681,200
Median price change
+21.9%

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)
91
Against the person
15
Against property
76
Rate per 1,000 residents
41.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 146 residents
State safety percentile
57th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
78
Increase (daily rate)
+3.7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental15
  • Other Theft16
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime5
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle8
  • Theft From Shop17

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

Public transport

9 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 23P Pier St - South side
  • Stop 24 Moseley St - West side
  • Stop 24P Pier St - South side
  • Stop 25 Brighton Rd - West side
  • Stop 25 Moseley St - West side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

222 planning-related records

2026· 25 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Three replacement carports
    14 BROADWAY GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    51 BROADWAY GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Alterations and addition to rear of existing dwelling
    19 BOUNDARY RD GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Removal of significant Corymbia citriodora in the rear garden of 66 Hastings Street.
    66 HASTINGS ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Swimming pool & safety fences
    11 RAMSGATE ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Internal Alterations to Retail Tenancy
    101 -103 PARTRIDGE ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Single storey alteration and addition and carport to existing dwelling
    UNIT 2 126 PARTRIDGE ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to dwelling and front fence
    12 FARRELL ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Timber Framed Alteration and Addition comprising new Kitchen and Living area, Bathroom and Laundry, Verandah
    11 RAMSGATE ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    UNIT 1 56 MOSELEY ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accomodation
    103 BRIGHTON RD GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Above ground spa & freestanding verandah
    UNIT 1 88 PENZANCE ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Alterations, additions and carport to Representative Dwelling
    10A FARRELL ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Tree removal
    22 BROADWAY GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Replacement shelter located on Sutherland Reserve
    66 BATH ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Construction of double carport (gabled) on southern side of property replacing existing timber single carport.
    18 RAMSGATE ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Remove a Bedroom window and replace with two french doors to a private courtyard. No structural works - the height and width remain the same. Removal of brick only below the window to accommodate doors.
    UNIT 2 9 WEEWANDA ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Builder increased opening width & height at a load bearing wall - slow combustion heater has been decommissioned & will be removed
    UNIT 1 9 WEEWANDA ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • The proposed timber outbuilding will be used as a space for yoga and meditation for personal use only. The outbuilding will be positioned at the rear of the property on the existing deck. The structure is modest in scale 4m x3m and consistent with neighbouring outbuildings behind the property. The outbuilding will only have a door and windows on the northern elevation that face our house and therefore there will be no unreasonable direct overlooking of neighbouring private open space or habitabl
    62 BATH ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Cantilevered carport on western side of property measuring 4.2M long x 3.8M wide.
    18 RAMSGATE ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Removal of portion of original dwelling not visible from the street and all non-original fabric including garages, fencing and verandahs. Construction of rear and two storey addition, alongside two car garage. Removal of Regulated tree. Internal building alterations including partial removal of existing walls.
    36 BATH ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Concrete swimming pool and safety barrier
    8 WEEWANDA ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Variation to DA 25026666 (Change in use of land from shop to indoor recreation facility) comprising a change in hours of operation
    43 BROADWAY GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Verandah, outbuilding and shed
    12 ROBERT ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Remove wall between kitchen and living, remove wall between bed 2 and living. Convert garage on LHS to bedroom, study & w/c. Create laundry on northern side of RHS garage
    2 FARRELL ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
2025· 15 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Replace existing accolade screens with a glass framed windows and doors at the Broadway Kiosk
    35A SOUTH ESPLANADE GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Verandah
    UNIT 3 35A SOUTH ESPLANADE GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Dwelling alterations and rear verandah
    13 RAMSGATE ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Demolition of a representative detached dwelling and ancillary structures
    70 BATH ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a local heritage place
    72 MOSELEY ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • proposed facade modifications.
    43 BROADWAY GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Internal alterations to existing dwelling and construction of a verandah
    UNIT 4 16 FARRELL ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Verandah
    80 MOSELEY ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to dwelling, verandah and swimming pool
    58 PENZANCE ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Construction of a single bay carport attached to the existing carport at the rear of the property.
    UNIT 1 4 ALMA ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing office building including ground and upper level additions
    UNIT 1 53 BROADWAY GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Under Assessment

  • August 2025

  • Change in use of land from shop to indoor recreation facility
    43 BROADWAY GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Verandah
    27 RAMSGATE ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Proposed shed and change to existing pool fence.
    82 BROADWAY GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made
  • Dwelling alterations and additions, alteration to carport and front fence
    67 MOSELEY ST GLENELG SOUTH SA 5045Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

56 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Dulwich Bakery Glenelg SouthBakery
  • Beauty BarBeauty salon
  • he Beauty Room On BroadwayBeauty salon
  • Bench (13)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Stop 23P Pier Street - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 24 Moseley Street - East SideBus stop
  • Stop 24 Moseley Street - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 24P Pier Street - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 25 Brighton Road - West sideBus stop

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 Community Hospital Inc5 Farrell StreetPrivate 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)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Heritage

321 state heritage places

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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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

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
40.1/100 — Average
State standing
Top 46% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
3325th in Australia
State rank
322nd in SA
Peer rank
#23 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#38 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime15
  • Other Theftcrime16
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crimecrime5
  • Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime8
  • Theft From Shopcrime17
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