Glencoe West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.2k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Glencoe West.
The postcode for Glencoe West is 5291 (SA).
Glencoe West (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Glencoe West has roughly 10,151 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Glencoe West scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glencoe West's population at 10,151, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
10,151
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
10,151
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Glencoe West.
Local schools for Glencoe West
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Government School Catchment
Glencoe Central Primary School
Kalangadoo Primary School
Mount Burr Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Glencoe West.
- What is the Glencoe West postcode?
- Glencoe West is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- Where is Glencoe West?
- Glencoe West is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5291, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Glencoe West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Glencoe West?
- There are 5 schools serving Glencoe West on this page, including Glencoe Central Primary School, Kalangadoo Primary School, Mount Burr Primary School.
- How walkable is Glencoe West?
- Glencoe West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Glencoe West?
- Glencoe West is close to Glencoe, Koorine, Dismal Swamp, Tantanoola, German Flat.
- What is the population of Glencoe West?
- The population of Glencoe West is approximately 10,151 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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