Glenelg East at a glance
Median house
$1,827,000
+3.6% year on year
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,855
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Glenelg East.
The postcode for Glenelg East is 5045 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Glenelg East is $1,827,000.
Glenelg East (5045) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,827,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +3.6% over the past year, behind 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.
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Day to day
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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
3,855
Median age
43
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,827,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 83% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.6%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $365,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +3.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,827,000
+3.6% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$662/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$1,827,000
+3.6% annual growth
$308,880
3,855
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.88% (median rent $662/wk against a $1,827,000 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.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20261.88%
Based on $1,827,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.42%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+3.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202665%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +3.6%/yr
2021
$1.5M
5-year change
+19%
2026
$1.8M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
88
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glenelg East.
Local schools for Glenelg East
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Government School Catchment
Glenelg Primary School
St Leonards Primary School
Paringa Park Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Glenelg East.
- What is the median house price in Glenelg East?
- The median house price in Glenelg East, SA 5045 is $1,827,000. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +3.6%.
- 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 of Adelaide, in SA 5045. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in Glenelg East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $662, 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 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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