Glenelg (SA)

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According to ABS demographic updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by Districts, the suburb of Glenelg (SA) has an estimated residency of 3,498 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census population of 3,440 people, this represents a growth of 58 people (1.7%). The calculation is based on an estimated resident figure of 3,495 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 6 validated new addresses registered since the census. This population size results in a density of 3,643 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas monitored by Districts. Recent population gains were almost exclusively driven by arrivals from overseas.

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Glenelg has a highly educated workforce with a significant proportion employed in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an annual employment growth rate of 4.4% based on aggregated statistical area data from Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,846, while the local unemployment rate was 1.3% below the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide. However, the participation rate of 57.2% is considerably lower than the metropolitan benchmark of 66.6%. Census figures indicate that a modest 18.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.

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Districts analysis of ATO tax data for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Glenelg (SA) had a median income of $56,954 and an average income of $80,322. These figures are high on a national scale and exceed the Greater Adelaide statistics of $54,808 and $66,852. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $62,746 for the median and $88,491 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income was at the 69th percentile ($915), whereas household income was at the 31st percentile. The largest income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which includes 27.4% of residents ( people), comparing to across the broader metro area. Affordability metrics indicate significant pressure, with residents retaining only of their income, which places the area in the nd percentile nationally and the th decile on the SEIFA income index.

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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Glenelg consists of 15.8% detached houses and 84.2% other housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached dwellings, which contrasts with the Adelaide metropolitan split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership stands at 39.6%, which is higher than the metropolitan average, with mortgaged properties representing 15.3% and rented properties accounting for 45.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,733, higher than the metropolitan average of $1,562, while the weekly rent median was $350, compared to $320 across the metro area. On a national level, housing costs are lower, with Australian medians showing mortgage repayments at $1,863 and rent at $375.

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Families make up 49.7% of all households, with couples without children accounting for 33.1%, couples with children representing 11.2%, and single-parent households at 4.7%. The remaining 50.3% are non-family households, consisting of lone person households (46.4%) and group households (3.8%). The median household size is 1.8 residents, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Residents of Glenelg achieve education levels well above regional averages, with 37.4% of the population aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.1% within the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the community well for professional services. Bachelor degrees are held by 24.5% of residents, postgraduate qualifications by 9.7%, and graduate diplomas by 3.2%. Technical training is also well represented, with 28.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificate level training (16.6%).

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Analysis of the public transport network shows 15 active light rail and bus stops in the area. These stops connect to 32 distinct routes, which accommodate 3,652 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 162 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel outside the area to work, with private vehicles accounting for 75% of commutes and walking accounting for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.7 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan standard. According to the 2021 Census, 18.4% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace restrictions.

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Based on Districts assessments of mortality data and the frequency of long-term health issues, the suburb of Glenelg (SA) shows favorable health outcomes, with low rates of common conditions in both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 59% of the population (2,053 people) holding policies, compared to 52.7% across the Greater Adelaide region.

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The local population exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most areas, with 15.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 31.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 50.3% of the community. The most notable religious variance is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across the Greater Adelaide metropolitan area.

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With a median age of 55 years, the suburb of Glenelg (SA) is older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 18.9% of the local population, compared to the Adelaide metropolitan average, while children aged 5 - 14 represent only 4.0%. The local concentration in the 65 - 74 bracket is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Post-census updates show the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 12.0% to 14.3% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 6.8% to 8.2%. In contrast, the 45 to cohort fell from to , and the to group decreased from to . By demographic changes will include a increase in residents aged and over, growing to from . Seniors aged and older are projected to account for of the net growth, while the population of children aged to will see no net change, remaining at natural level shifts.

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Glenelg currently has an estimated 76 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 68 children aged 0-2 and 46 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 78 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 218. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.