Glynde (SA)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and recently verified residential locations by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Glynde has an estimated population of 2,284 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 182 residents (8.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,102 individuals. This shift is derived from a resident headcount of 2,266 determined by Districts using the June 2025 ERP release by the ABS alongside ongoing address validation post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,429 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quarter of all Australian areas analyzed by Districts. The 8.7% growth rate of the suburb of Glynde since the 2021 census was higher than the state average of 7.5% as well as Greater Adelaide, making it a leading growth area. This expansion was driven almost exclusively by arrivals from overseas, which functioned as the sole contributor to population increases in recent times.

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Glynde has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in the essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of only 3.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.3% over the prior year, according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, 1,091 local residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.7% lower than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%, though labour force participation is much lower at 57.1% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census statistics show that a low 11.2% of residents performed their jobs from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year show that household earnings in the suburb of Glynde lag behind the national benchmark, with a median of $46,095 and an average of $63,589. This is lower than the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $50,783 and an average of $70,056 as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Glynde are positioned between the 10th and 21st percentiles nationwide. The dominant income band is $400 - 799, containing 27.6% of residents (630 people), which differs from the regional trend where the - range is largest at . affordability pressures are high, with only of earnings remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile, while the SEIFA income metric ranks the locality in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Glynde consists of 59.9% detached houses and 40.1% alternative formats such as semi-detached units, apartments, or other structures, compared to the Adelaide metro split of 75.2% detached houses and 24.9% alternative formats. Home ownership rates in Glynde are higher than the Adelaide metro average at 35.6%, while the remaining properties are mortgaged (28.3%) or rented (36.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 is higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, and the median weekly rent of $358 exceeds the metro benchmark of $320. Compared nationally, Glynde mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 55.2% of local households, consisting of 20.7% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 8.6% single parents. The remaining 44.8% are non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 39.8% and group living situations representing 4.9%. The median household occupancy of 2.1 people is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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The locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates of 31.4% falling well short of the SA3 average of 46.4%. This represents both a hurdle and an avenue for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Practical and technical qualifications are common, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 16.5%.

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Public transport analysis identifies 10 active bus stops in Glynde. These locations are served by 15 separate routes, which combine to offer 1,102 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is good, with residents living an average of 221 meters from their nearest stop. Because Glynde is mostly residential, the majority of commuters travel out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 85% and buses at 9%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.0 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 11.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during potential COVID-19 restrictions.

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Health indicators show notable difficulties for Glynde, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, which reveal a higher-than-average rate of common health conditions, particularly among older age brackets, while the rate of private health coverage is slightly higher than the SA2 average at approximately 52% of the population (~1,190 people).

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Glynde ranks highly in terms of multiculturalism, with 34.6% of residents born outside Australia and 31.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 57.5% of residents, compared to 42.4% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age in Glynde is 44, which is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. The 85+ age group is highly represented at 12.4% of the population, compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while the 55 - 64 age bracket is underrepresented at 7.6%. This high concentration of residents aged 85+ is well above the national share of 2.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.3% to 13.9% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.0% to 9.5%. Projections for 2041 point to significant demographic shifts, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by people () from to and seniors aged + accounting for of the projected overall population growth.

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Glynde currently has an estimated 95 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 68 children aged 0-2 and 44 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 13% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 110 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 185. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.