Glandore

An assessment of population growth drivers in Glandore reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of the suburb of Glandore is around 3,360 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 319 people, which is approximately a 10.5% growth since the 2021 Census that reported a population of 3,041 people. The change was inferred from the resident population estimate of 3,333 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ABS Education and Workforce (ERP) data release in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of approximately 3,140 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 10.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average (7.1%) and the metropolitan area average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. As we examine future population trends, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb of Glandore, with the area expected to expand by 645 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of approximately 14.9% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Glandore when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Glandore has received around 23 dwelling approvals per year from statistical area data over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 115 homes since FY-21. So far in FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded.

On average, 1.9 new residents arrived annually for each new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics. The average construction cost of new homes was $354,000, aligning with regional norms. New development comprised 47% detached houses and 53% attached dwellings, shifting from the area's existing housing composition of 64% houses. Glandore had around 125 people per dwelling approval, suggesting growth area characteristics.

By 2041, AreaSearch estimates an increase of 502 residents. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potential excess growth over forecasts.

Glandore has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting this region: Tram Grade Separation Projects. Key projects include Tram Grade Separation Project (Glenelg Line), North South Corridor, and Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct Revitalisation. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Glandore shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Glandore has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.1% as of June 2025, below Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.0%. Workforce participation was 66.1%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Professional & technical services have a notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Manufacturing employs only 4.9% of local workers, lower than Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.0%, while the labour force grew by 3.1%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment (0.1 percentage points). In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glandore's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for local population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Glandore had a median taxpayer income of $53,225 and an average income of $62,370 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was lower than the national average, with Greater Adelaide's median income being $52,592 and average income being $64,886. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $60,054 (median) and $70,372 (average). The 2021 Census figures showed household, family, and personal incomes in Glandore ranked modestly, between the 47th and 49th percentiles. Most residents, 29.7% or 997 people, fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to regional levels at 31.8%. After housing costs, 85.5% of income remained for other expenses. Glandore's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Glandore displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Glandore, as per the latest Census evaluation, 63.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 36.4% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. In contrast, Adelaide metro had no recorded houses or other dwellings at the time of the Census. Home ownership in Glandore stood at 31.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented ones at 35.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,907, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. The median weekly rent was $290, while Adelaide metro had no recorded rents at the time of the Census. Nationally, Glandore's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and its rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

Glandore features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a median household size of 2.4 people

Family households constitute 62.6% of all households, including 28.5% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 31.1% and group households comprising 6.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people.

Educational achievement in Glandore places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Glandore is notably high, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in the Greater Adelaide area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 27.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 15.8%. Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.3% in tertiary education, 7.8% in primary education, and 7.6% pursuing secondary education. SEDA College SA - Glandore Recreation Centre provides local educational services within Glandore, with an enrollment of 0 students. Secondary education dominates with 1 school, while primary students typically attend schools in adjacent catchments due to no schools being located within Glandore itself. Residents must travel to neighboring areas for educational services. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Glandore has 16 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 24 different routes that together facilitate 2,954 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 150 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 422 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 184 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Glandore is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Glandore exhibits superior health outcomes with both youth and elderly cohorts having low prevalence rates for common health conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,736 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues affect 8.4% of residents, while arthritis impacts 7.2%. Notably, 70.9% report being completely free from medical ailments, contrasting with 0% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (524 people), with seniors showing particularly strong health outcomes that surpass the general population in relevant metrics.

Glandore was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Glandore's population showed high cultural diversity, with 28.4% born overseas and 25.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Glandore, comprising 43.1%. Hinduism stood out as overrepresented, making up 5.3%, compared to none across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups were English (24.6%), Australian (21.4%), and Other (10.5%). Notably, Greeks (4.8%) Germans (5.6%), and Poles (0.9%) were overrepresented in Glandore compared to regional averages.

Glandore's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Glandore's median age is 39 years, matching Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and closely aligned with Australia's median of 38. Locally, the 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 17.1%, while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 4.1%. Post-2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has risen from 16.5% to 17.1% of Glandore's population. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 14.0% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Glandore's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 26%, adding 111 residents to reach 545. The 0-4 group is expected to grow at a more modest rate of 8%, with an increase of just 10 residents.