Glenunga at a glance
Median house
$2,447,500
Median unit
$404,640
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
2,184
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Glenunga.
The postcode for Glenunga is 5064 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Glenunga is $2,447,500.
Glenunga (5064) sits in the Mitcham region of South Australia. The median house here is $2,447,500, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Glenunga has roughly 2,184 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Glenunga scores 40/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenunga's population at 2,184, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,184
Median age
44
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,447,500 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $404,640, roughly 83% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $490,000. 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
$2,447,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $404,640.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$570/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$2,447,500
$404,640
2,184
Median age: 44
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.55% (median rent $1200/wk against a $2,447,500 price tag). Units yield 7.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20262.55%
Based on $2,447,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20267.33%
Based on $404,640 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 202675%
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.
91
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.
40
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glenunga.
Local schools for Glenunga
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Glenunga International High School
Glen Osmond Primary School
Linden 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 Glenunga.
- What is the median house price in Glenunga?
- The median house price in Glenunga, SA 5064 is $2,447,500. The median unit price is $404,640.
- What is the Glenunga postcode?
- Glenunga is in the 5064 postcode, in SA, in the City of Mitcham region.
- Where is Glenunga?
- Glenunga is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5064. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Mitcham region.
- What is the average rent in Glenunga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1200, for units it's $570.
- What schools are in Glenunga?
- There are 20 schools serving Glenunga on this page, including Glenunga International High School, Glen Osmond Primary School, Linden Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Glenunga?
- Glenunga has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glenunga?
- Glenunga is close to St Georges, Fullarton, Myrtle Bank, Frewville, Glenside.
- What is the population of Glenunga?
- The population of Glenunga is approximately 2,184 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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