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SA · Marion Council

Glengowrie, SA, 5044

Current weather

12°CThunderstorm

82% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.3° / 11.4° today · 28.4 mm rain

Desirability index

69.7/100

#99 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Glengowrie is a smaller suburban community in the Marion area, home to around 5,767 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 160 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 27.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700 (flats $550, houses $760), median house prices near $1,500,000 (up 5% recently), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
5,767
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,821
Dwelling vacancy
7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
176 of 2,527
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
60.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
118 / 893 / 71

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)
$550
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$760
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$700
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
30
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,500,000
Median price change
+5.3%

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)
160
Against the person
19
Against property
141
Rate per 1,000 residents
27.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 304 residents
State safety percentile
40.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
41
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental23
  • Other Theft45
  • Sct - Residence12
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury12
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle30

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
1,075
  • Our Lady of Grace SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1075

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Public transport

23 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 21 Morphett Rd - West side
  • Stop 25 Bells Rd - North side
  • Stop 25B Bells Rd - North side
  • Stop 25B Bells Rd - South side
  • Stop 25C Bells Rd - North side

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Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Junction UpgradeMorphett Road, Beadnall Tce11 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026

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Planning & development

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

511 planning-related records

2026· 53 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Land Division (Torrens title 1 into 2 allotments) and tree-damaging activity including removal of a Significant Tree (phoenix canariensis) and removal of Regulated Tree (Juglans regia)
    76 BELLS RD GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition and alteration
    41 HARDING ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Construction of a swimming pool and associated safety features, a new ancillary accommodation building (pool/games room) and alterations to an existing ancillary accommodation building.
    5 PAULA CT GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Two (2) single storey detached dwellings
    4 JOYCE ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition to the rear of the dwelling
    24 FREDERICK ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Remove one Significant tree - Lilly Pilly Tree
    20 HAZELMERE RD GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Two (2) Single Storey Detached Dwellings
    14 RIESLING AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Two double storey residential houses with associated retaining, and fences
    6 KERSLEY AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Two (2) two storey detached dwellings with associated retaining and fencing exceeding 2.1 metres in height and removal of Significant Tree (Agonis flexuosa) located within the Conrad Street road reserve
    10 MEREDITH AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Two (2) two storey detached dwellings and fencing
    22 KIPLING AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Building alterations (garage boundary wall)
    21 STANLEY ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with in-ground swimming pool and masonry walls
    13 FILMER AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Two (2) single storey detached dwellings
    92 MORPHETT RD GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Land Division (1 into 2) (Existing dwelling to be demolished)
    14 RIESLING AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Internal Building Alterations
    UNIT 2 21 HELMSDALE AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Swimming pool, safety fencing and moderate encroachment into Significant tree
    102 BAKER ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Installation of a Stratco shed
    2A RANELAGH ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Vergola Roofing System
    11 VICTOR AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Rendered boundary wall
    52 FISK AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Removal of one Regulated tree
    UNIT 5 84 CLIFF ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, 2m high masonry fence and combined retaining and fencing greater than 2.1m high
    15 DUGGAN AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • In-Ground Swimming Pool and associated safety features
    9 RANELAGH ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier
    5 HAZELMERE RD GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Torrens Title Land Division - 1 into 2 allotments
    42 JOHNSTONE ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Louvre verandah
    44 RANELAGH ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Two (2) two storey detached dwellings and fences
    17 HARDY AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Land Division 1 into 2 (Torrens Title)
    3 MOSELLE AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Tree Damaging Activity in the form of Pruning of Regulated Tree
    51 HARDING ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Removal of Significant Tree
    17 HARDY AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and associated safety features
    31 BEADNALL TCE GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Dwelling addition, verandahs, replacement carport, detached WC and swimming pool and associated fencing and equipment.
    18 WINSTON CR GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Replacement Verandah
    31 BURGUNDY WAY GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Masonry fence
    34A FILMER AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Conversion of outbuilding to habitable room
    33 HELMSDALE AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool & Safety Fences (located within proposed allotment 1)
    12 MCGILP AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Carport and verandah
    182 MORPHETT RD GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    7 GILLESPIE ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Provide additional carport under main roof to allow kitchenette for care accommodation in existing garage to enable home owner to remain in home.
    13 FRANCIS AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
  • Two (2) two storey semi-detached dwellings and tree-damaging activity including removal of a Significant Tree (phoenix canariensis), removal of Regulated Tree (Juglans regia) and moderate encroachments
    76 BELLS RD GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
  • Construction of two single-storey detached dwellings including associated retaining, fencing and removal of a Significant Tree
    17 FRANCIS AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Under Assessment
2025· 92 proposals

92 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 94 proposals

94 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 84 proposals

84 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 95 proposals

95 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 92 proposals

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

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Amenities

40 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bench (9)
  • Stop 16 Morphett Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 21 Morphett Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 22 Morphett Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 23 Cliff Street - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 23 Cliff Street - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 23 Morphett Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 23A Cliff Street - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 23A Cliff Street - South 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)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

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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
69.7/100
Cohort rank
#99 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

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Building alterations (garage boundary wall)planning21 STANLEY ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Lodged 13 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carport and verandahplanning182 MORPHETT RD GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Lodged 15 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a swimming pool and associated safety features, a new ancillary accommodation building (pool/games room) and alterations to an existing ancillary accommodation building.planning5 PAULA CT GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Lodged 17 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of two single-storey detached dwellings including associated retaining, fencing and removal of a Significant Treeplanning17 FRANCIS AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Conversion of outbuilding to habitable roomplanning33 HELMSDALE AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling addition and alterationplanning41 HARDING ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Lodged 19 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition to the rear of the dwellingplanning24 FREDERICK ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Lodged 11 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition, verandahs, replacement carport, detached WC and swimming pool and associated fencing and equipment.planning18 WINSTON CR GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
  • In-Ground Swimming Pool and associated safety featuresplanning9 RANELAGH ST GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · Decision Made

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