Moving to Glenelg North SA 5045
What the official numbers say about living in Glenelg North — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $1,400,000 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $320 a week, against a median household income of $1,682 a week.
About 64% of homes are owner-occupied and 34% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Glenelg North grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,969 → 6,594 people).
Around 63% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Portuguese, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Glenelg North sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (77% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest train station: Marion, 4.4 km south-east.
Nearest tram stop: Brighton Road (Stop 15), 1 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Marion Centre Interchange, 5.7 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 3.4 km north.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 9 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 24 schools · 56 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 36 parks — see them all on the Glenelg North profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Leonards Primary School 200 m · St Mary's Memorial School 1.2 km · Immanuel College 1.5 km · St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar School 1.5 km · Glenelg Primary School 1.6 km · Immanuel Primary School 1.7 km · Our Lady of Grace School 2 km · Sacred Heart College 2.7 km
Groceries: Aldi 550 m · Woolworths 900 m · Coles 1000 m · IGA 1.7 km · Foodland 2.1 km · IGA 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Patawilya Reserve 350 m · Parkinson Reserve 550 m · Bill Shepherd Reserve 600 m · Golflands Reserve 650 m · Stewart Reserve 700 m · Tarniwarra Reserve 750 m · Wigley Reserve 750 m · Sandison Reserve 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Glenelg North, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark · Rock Dove · Noisy Miner · Dusky Moorhen · Common Starling.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Glenelg North, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenelg North here | 6,594 | $1,400,000 | 9/10 | 7% |
| Glenelg | 3,440 | $1,949,000 | 8/10 | 5% |
| Glenelg East | 3,855 | $1,827,000 | 9/10 | 9% |
| Novar Gardens | 2,508 | $1,505,000 | 7/10 | 9% |
| Glenelg South | 2,184 | $2,681,200 | 9/10 | 9% |
| Glengowrie | 5,767 | $1,500,000 | 9/10 | 9% |
| Camden Park | 3,338 | $1,225,000 | 6/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Holdfast Bay — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Boothby — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5045 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Glenelg North profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Glenelg North has a median sale price of $1,400,000 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $320 a week, and about 34% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,969 people to 6,594. It sits about 9 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Marion station is roughly 4.4 km away. Local government is Holdfast Bay council, and the federal seat is Boothby.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Glenelg North vs Glenelg · Glenelg North vs Glenelg East.
Nearby guides: Glenelg · Glenelg East · Novar Gardens · Glenelg South · Glengowrie · Camden Park.
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