Moving to Glynde SA 5070
What the official numbers say about living in Glynde — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $1,425,000 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $358 a week, against a median household income of $1,163 a week.
About 53% of homes are owner-occupied and 31% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Glynde grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,903 → 2,102 people).
Around 55% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Italy, China, England; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Mandarin, Greek.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Glynde scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (79% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Adelaide, 5.7 km south-west.
Nearest tram stop: Botanic Gardens, 4.8 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Klemzig Interchange, 1.6 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 12 km south-west.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 6 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 49 schools · 78 cafes & restaurants · 17 supermarkets · 39 parks — see them all on the Glynde profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Joseph's School 900 m · St Joseph's School Payneham 1.3 km · East Marden Primary 1.5 km · East Torrens Primary School 1.5 km · Trinity Gardens Primary 1.7 km · Saint Joseph's School Tranmere 2.3 km · Morialta Secondary College 2.4 km · East Adelaide Primary School 2.5 km
Groceries: Ok Asian Supermarket 800 m · Glynburn Gourmet 800 m · Indian Plaza 850 m · Coles 1 km · Homes Supermarket 1.2 km · Woolworths 1.2 km · Zaytoon Supermarket & Butcher 1.3 km · Chile Mojo 2 km
Parks and reserves: Bridge Road Reserve 550 m · May Street Reserve 750 m · Adey Reserve 800 m · Felixstow Reserve 1.2 km · Linear Park 1.4 km · Drage Reserve 1.4 km · Gage Street Reserve 1.4 km · St Morris Reserve 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Glynde, most often seen first: Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Magpie · Australian Wood Duck · Magpie-lark · Pacific Black Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Glynde, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glynde here | 2,102 | $1,425,000 | 6/10 | 7% |
| Felixstow | 2,477 | $1,612,000 | 7/10 | 14% |
| Firle | 1,508 | $1,634,000 | 7/10 | 9% |
| Payneham | 2,438 | $1,620,000 | 7/10 | 10% |
| Payneham South | 1,731 | $1,330,000 | 7/10 | 9% |
| Tranmere | 4,136 | $1,511,500 | 9/10 | 14% |
| Hectorville | 4,241 | $1,335,000 | 5/10 | 9% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Norwood Payneham and St Peters — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Sturt — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5070 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Glynde profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Glynde has a median sale price of $1,425,000 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $358 a week, and about 31% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,903 people to 2,102. It sits about 6 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Adelaide station is roughly 5.7 km away. Local government is Norwood Payneham and St Peters council, and the federal seat is Sturt.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Glynde vs Felixstow · Glynde vs Firle.
Nearby guides: Felixstow · Firle · Payneham · Payneham South · Tranmere · Hectorville.
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