Moving to Glenelg SA 5045
What the official numbers say about living in Glenelg — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $1,949,000 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,430 a week.
About 52% of homes are owner-occupied and 42% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Glenelg grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,448 → 3,440 people).
Around 50% of households are families, averaging 1.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, Brazil; most spoken languages besides English: Portuguese, Greek, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Glenelg sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (64% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest train station: Hove, 3.7 km south.
Nearest tram stop: Moseley Square (Stop 17), 200 m west.
Nearest bus interchange: Marion Centre Interchange, 5.1 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 4.5 km north.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 10 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 23 schools · 59 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 37 parks — see them all on the Glenelg profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Mary's Memorial School 150 m · St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar School 500 m · Glenelg Primary School 900 m · St Leonards Primary School 1 km · Sacred Heart College 1.8 km · Our Lady of Grace School 1.9 km · Immanuel College 2.2 km · Immanuel Primary School 2.3 km
Groceries: Coles 150 m · Woolworths 500 m · Aldi 600 m · Foodland 1.2 km · IGA 2.5 km · IGA 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Jimmy Melrose Park 300 m · Colley Reserve 300 m · Wigley Reserve 450 m · Tarniwarra Reserve 700 m · Baddams Green 850 m · Margaret Messenger Reserve 850 m · Parkinson Reserve 900 m · Sandison Reserve 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Glenelg, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark · Australian Magpie · Dusky Moorhen · Crested Pigeon · Noisy Miner.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Glenelg, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenelg here | 3,440 | $1,949,000 | 8/10 | 5% |
| Glenelg South | 2,184 | $2,681,200 | 9/10 | 9% |
| Glenelg North | 6,594 | $1,400,000 | 9/10 | 7% |
| Glenelg East | 3,855 | $1,827,000 | 9/10 | 9% |
| Somerton Park | 5,811 | $2,470,000 | 9/10 | 8% |
| Glengowrie | 5,767 | $1,500,000 | 9/10 | 9% |
| Novar Gardens | 2,508 | $1,505,000 | 7/10 | 9% |
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 profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Glenelg has a median sale price of $1,949,000 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 42% of homes here are rented.
The population grew -0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,448 people to 3,440. It sits about 10 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Hove station is roughly 3.7 km away. Local government is Holdfast Bay council, and the federal seat is Boothby.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Glenelg vs Glenelg South · Glenelg vs Glenelg North.
Nearby guides: Glenelg South · Glenelg North · Glenelg East · Somerton Park · Glengowrie · Novar Gardens.
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