Glenelg at a glance
Median house
$1,949,000
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,440
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Glenelg.
The postcode for Glenelg is 5045 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Glenelg is $1,949,000.
Glenelg (5045) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,949,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Glenelg has roughly 3,440 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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 scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenelg's population at 3,440, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (47%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,440
Median age
55
Family households
50%
Lone person
47%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,949,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 84% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $390,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,949,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$750/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$590/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
$1,949,000
$308,880
3,440
Median age: 55
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 2.00% (median rent $750/wk against a $1,949,000 price tag). Units yield 9.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 42% 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 20262.00%
Based on $1,949,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20269.93%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
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 202651%
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
406
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
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glenelg.
Local schools for Glenelg
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Government School Catchment
Glenelg Primary School
St Leonards Primary School
Brighton Secondary 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.
- What is the median house price in Glenelg?
- The median house price in Glenelg, SA 5045 is $1,949,000. The median unit price is $308,880.
- What is the Glenelg postcode?
- Glenelg is in the 5045 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Glenelg?
- Glenelg 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $590.
- What schools are in Glenelg?
- There are 20 schools serving Glenelg on this page, including St Mary's Memorial School, St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School, Glenelg Primary School.
- How walkable is Glenelg?
- Glenelg has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glenelg?
- Glenelg is close to Glenelg Jetty Road, Glenelg South, Glenelg East, Glenelg North, Somerton Park.
- What is the population of Glenelg?
- The population of Glenelg is approximately 3,440 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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