Glenelg South at a glance
Median house
$2,681,200
+21.9% year on year
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
2,184
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Glenelg South.
The postcode for Glenelg South is 5045 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Glenelg South is $2,681,200.
Glenelg South (5045) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $2,681,200, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +21.9% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Glenelg South has roughly 2,184 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 South 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, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenelg South's population at 2,184, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,184
Median age
52
Family households
56%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,681,200 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 88% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+21.9%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $536,000. 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 +21.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,681,200
+21.9% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$710/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$555/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$2,681,200
+21.9% annual growth
$308,880
2,184
Median age: 52
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 1.38% (median rent $710/wk against a $2,681,200 price tag). Units yield 9.34% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% 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 +21.9% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20261.38%
Based on $2,681,200 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20269.34%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+21.9%
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 202658%
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 +21.9%/yr
2021
$996K
5-year change
+169%
2026
$2.7M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
72
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 South.
Local schools for Glenelg South
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Government School Catchment
Glenelg Primary School
Brighton Secondary 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 South.
- What is the median house price in Glenelg South?
- The median house price in Glenelg South, SA 5045 is $2,681,200. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +21.9%.
- What is the Glenelg South postcode?
- Glenelg South is in the 5045 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Glenelg South?
- Glenelg South 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 South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $710, for units it's $555.
- What schools are in Glenelg South?
- There are 20 schools serving Glenelg South on this page, including St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School, Glenelg Primary School, St Mary's Memorial School.
- How walkable is Glenelg South?
- Glenelg South has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glenelg South?
- Glenelg South is close to Glenelg, Glenelg East, Glenelg Jetty Road, Somerton Park, Glengowrie.
- What is the population of Glenelg South?
- The population of Glenelg South is approximately 2,184 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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