Glenelg East, SA 5045
City of West TorrensAll suburbs in postcode 5045
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Median house price
$1,860,000
+9.4% over the past year.
Median of 8 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Glenelg East at a glance
- Median unit
- $308,880
- Weekly rent
- $712
- Houses · units $500
- Population
- 3,855
- Median age 43
Prices: Median of 8 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Glenelg East
Houses change hands at $1,860,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (8 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $308,880, roughly 83% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+9.4%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +9.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $372,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Glenelg East
Glenelg East (5045) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,860,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +9.4% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Glenelg East has roughly 3,855 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Glenelg East scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 441 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 5 independent.
Schools in Glenelg East
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 100/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Glenelg East's population at 3,855, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 62%
- Lone person
- 35%
- Owner occupied
- 65%
- Renter occupied
- 32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.99% (median rent $712/wk against a $1,860,000 price tag). Units yield 8.42% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +9.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 1.99%
- On the $1,860,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 8.42%
- On the $308,880 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +9.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
122 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 441 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Glenelg East
- What is the median house price in Glenelg East?
- The median house price in Glenelg East, SA 5045 is $1,860,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 8 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +9.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Glenelg East?
- A useful starting point is the Glenelg East median house price of $1,860,000 (units $308,880). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Glenelg East a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Glenelg East is 2.0%: the median weekly house rent is $712 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,860,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 9.4% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Glenelg East is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Glenelg East postcode?
- Glenelg East is in the 5045 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Glenelg East?
- Glenelg East is a suburb in the City of West Torrens area, SA 5045.
- What is the average rent in Glenelg East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $712, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Glenelg East?
- There are 20 schools serving Glenelg East on this page, including Glenelg Primary School, St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School, St Mary's Memorial School.
- How walkable is Glenelg East?
- Glenelg East has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glenelg East?
- Glenelg East is close to Glenelg, Glenelg South, Glenelg Jetty Road, Glengowrie, Somerton Park.
- What is the population of Glenelg East?
- The population of Glenelg East is approximately 3,855 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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