Glenelg

SA 5045 • Greater Adelaide

3,440
Population (2021)
$47,580
Median Income
0.95 km²
Area
11m
Elevation

About Glenelg

Glenelg is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Holdfast Bay (City) area. With a population of 3,440 and a median income of $47,580, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 0.95 km² at an elevation of 11m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Glenelg combines affordability with quality of life.

Glenelg falls under postcode 5045 and is governed by Holdfast Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Morphett electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5045
Urban Area
Holdfast Bay
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.98°, 138.51°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.95 km²
Elevation
11m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Nile Street Glenelg 5045 SA
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Jetty And Brighton Rds Glenelg 5045 SA
  • ALDI
    601 Anzac Highway, Glenelg SA 5045

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
1.8 people
Median Age
55 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,349
Census 2021
3,440
2.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,104
Income 2021
$47,580
21.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,278
Born Overseas 1,022

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 274
  • 2. India 73
  • 3. Brazil 51
  • 4. Scotland 48
  • 5. Germany 39
  • 6. Italy 36
  • 7. China 32
  • 8. Philippines 31
  • 9. United States 31
  • 10. New Zealand 30
  • 11. South Africa 30
  • 12. Greece 19
  • 13. Canada 17
  • 14. Ireland 13
  • 15. Netherlands 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,377
Australian 938
Irish 414
Scottish 346
German 267
Italian 202
Greek 107
Indian 76
Chinese 75
Dutch 55

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,653
Both parents born in Australia
1,251
Both parents born overseas
394
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.7%
No Religion
42.4%
Hinduism
1.5%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
0.9%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
78 (2.3%)
5-14 years
150 (4.4%)
15-19 years
89 (2.6%)
20-24 years
145 (4.2%)
25-34 years
460 (13.4%)
35-44 years
385 (11.2%)
45-54 years
380 (11.0%)
55-64 years
486 (14.1%)
65-74 years
659 (19.2%)
75-84 years
412 (12.0%)
85+ years
188 (5.5%)

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