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Glandore has an estimated 3,034 residents. That puts 2,836 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS population revisions alongside new address validations since the Census, the population of the suburb of Glandore is calculated at roughly 3,034 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 7 people (0.2%) from the 3,041 people documented at the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from an estimated resident count of 3,030 determined via the ABS's recent June 2025 ERP release, coupled with 14 validated new addresses added post-Census. With 2,835 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits within the nation's top quartile among areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
In recent periods, population expansion was predominantly fueled by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 89.0% of total inbound demographic gains. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as their starting baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's demographic models, while unmapped SA2s and post-2032 horizons incorporate 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age projections based on 2021 numbers via weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregation. Looking ahead across the suburb of Glandore, population growth is anticipated to outpace the national statistical area median, adding 552 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures for an overall increase of 18.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
146 new dwellings have been approved in Glandore over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 9.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS residential building approvals mapped across statistical zones indicate that Glandore has averaged roughly 29 new dwelling approvals per year, amounting to approximately 146 homes over the last 5 financial years. Across FY-25 to date, 3 approvals have been logged. In the context of recent population contraction, this supply pipeline has likely kept pace with buyer demand and ensured healthy market options, with approved dwellings reflecting an average expected construction cost of $401,000. In addition, $13.5 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to moderate commercial building activity.
Of recent residential construction, detached houses represent 47.0% while attached dwellings constitute 53.0%. This leaning toward higher-density formats provides more accessible price points that appeal to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Compared with the existing residential base where detached houses make up 64.0%, this marks a noticeable structural pivot prompted by parcel scarcity, evolving lifestyle preferences, and buyer affordability needs. With approximately 1515 people per dwelling approval, the local development sector demonstrates substantial maturity. Based on AreaSearch's most recent quarterly baseline, future projections indicate Glandore will absorb 548 additional residents by 2041. Ongoing building volumes suggest incoming residential supply will comfortably satisfy future demand, supporting healthy conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating growth above existing projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects close to Glandore. 1 are already under construction. The pipeline spans transport & logistics and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and social outcomes are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, capital investments, and infrastructure enhancements. AreaSearch has pinpointed a single project anticipated to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include Tram Grade Separation Projects, Tram Grade Separation Project (Glenelg Line), North South Corridor, and Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct Revitalisation, with the key projects of interest outlined below.
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Tram Grade Separation Project (Glenelg Line)
Removal of the Glenelg tram line level crossings at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton, by constructing a tram overpass across both roads to reduce congestion and improve safety and travel times. This project is part of the larger effort to create a non-stop South Road. The project will also include a new tram stop, an elevated Mike Turtur Bikeway, and revitalized open space.
Fig Tree Terraces
A residential development in Melrose Park delivering 36 new homes, including 21 homes sold off the plan and 15 social housing apartments. The project is located in a leafy neighbourhood, offering walkability to key amenities such as shops and transport. It contributes to housing supply in the Adelaide South Growth Areas.
River Torrens to Darlington Project (T2D) - South Road Resurfacing Works
Resurfacing works on a 3km section of South Road between Glengarry Avenue, Glandore, and Bennet Avenue, Melrose Park, delivering a smoother and safer ride for motorists. Further works were undertaken from Daws Road to Lloyd Street, St Marys. These works involve removing the existing pavement and replacing it with asphalt to ensure long-term safety and integrity. This is part of a package of 13 infrastructure upgrades designed to support and complement the revitalised T2D Project.
1,849 residents of Glandore are employed, from a labour force of 1,897. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 72.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,250, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Glandore possesses a highly educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.5%, and 4.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,849 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.3% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (72.5% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Local specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical services, where the resident worker share is 1.3 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 4.9% of employed residents compared to 7.0% across Greater Adelaide. Comparing the number of local Census jobs to resident worker totals shows that this predominantly residential district provides comparatively few jobs within its borders. SALM and ABS data aggregations across broader statistical zones show that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 4.5% while the labour pool grew by 3.7%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. Over the same interval, Greater Adelaide saw employment lift by 4.2% and the labour force grow by 4.0%, leading to a 0.2 percentage points decrease in unemployment. Forward-looking perspectives from Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26 outline broader industry trajectories over five- and ten-year horizons, which have been aligned with the local workforce breakdown. Nationally, employment is anticipated to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge by sector. Applying these sectoral forecasts across the local worker distribution suggests employment could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glandore is $1,698 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $799 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,227 a year against an average of $62,361. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's postcode ATO figures for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Glandore sit below the nationwide midpoint, recording a median of $53,227 and an average of $62,361, compared to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Applying cumulative Wage Price Index gains of 10.17% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of around $58,640 for the median and $68,703 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes between the 47th and 49th percentiles. The single largest income bracket contains 29.7% of residents (901 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which closely mirrors the 31.8% regional proportion.
Local households retain 85.5% of earnings after housing costs, and the community ranks in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glandore had 1,225 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 17% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,907 a month. Rent absorbs 17.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the housing stock in Glandore was composed of 63.6% standalone houses alongside 36.4% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other configurations), whereas the wider Adelaide metro area recorded 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in the area stood at 31.8%, closely matching metropolitan Adelaide, with 32.5% of residences held under a mortgage and 35.8% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage obligations of $1,907 exceeded the Adelaide metro figure of $1,562, while median weekly rent was lower at $290 against $320 regionally. Compared nationally, mortgage costs in Glandore exceed the $1,863 Australian baseline, while rental rates remain substantially lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glandore counted 1,225 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 62.6%, consisting of couples with children (28.5%), couples without children (23.3%), and single parent families (9.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.4%, led by lone person households at 31.1% and group households at 6.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people, tracking slightly below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.0% of adults in Glandore hold a university qualification, including 27.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 15.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in Glandore substantially exceed wider averages, with 40.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% throughout Greater Adelaide, offering a strong base for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the highest proportion at 27.0%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 8.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational and trade qualifications are also well represented, with 25.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising 10.0% advanced diplomas and 15.8% certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 30.4% of residents undertaking formal education.
This proportion includes 9.3% in higher education institutions, 7.8% attending primary schools, and 7.6% enrolled in secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Glandore reaches 15 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Within the suburb of Glandore, public transit infrastructure consists of 15 operational boarding points spanning bus and light rail services. These stops support 24 separate routes that generate 2,855 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as exceptional, with residents situated an average of 149 meters from the closest stop. Given the area's residential character, commuter travel is predominantly outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 74% of trips, buses 8%, and cycling 3%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 per dwelling, below the broader regional level, while 12.5% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census under possible pandemic-related conditions.
Public transport services run at an average rate of 407 trips per day across all available routes, delivering approximately 190 weekly departures per individual transit stop.
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70.9% of residents in Glandore report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic ailment incidence indicates positive overall health conditions in Glandore, where both younger and older demographics exhibit low occurrences of major medical conditions. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is moderately low, held by approximately 52% of the local population (~1,567 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, documented among 8.4 and 7.2% of residents respectively, whereas 70.9% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health indicators among working-age individuals align closely with standard norms.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 15.9% of the community (482 people), which sits below the 19.1% share recorded for Greater Adelaide, and health metrics for this senior cohort rank especially high relative to nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.4% of Glandore residents were born overseas and 25.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.6%) and Australian (21.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Glandore exhibits greater cultural variety than the majority of comparable markets, with 28.4% of its resident base born abroad and 25.1% using a non-English language in their homes. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 43.1% of residents. The suburb also displays a noticeable concentration of Hinduism, which accounts for 5.3% of the community compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at parent birthplaces, the primary ancestral backgrounds reported across Glandore are English (24.6%), Australian (21.4%), and Other (10.5%). Furthermore, distinct patterns emerge within specific communities: Greek heritage represents 4.8% of the local population (compared to 2.0% regionally), German background accounts for 5.6% (versus 5.1%), and Polish ancestry comprises 0.9% (relative to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glandore is 39. 29.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution across Glandore tracks closely with Greater Adelaide benchmarks, with each broad age category remaining within 3.3 percentage points of metropolitan levels. The median age is an estimated 39 as at August 2026, matching both the 2021 Census outcome and Greater Adelaide's median of 39 from that period. Among specific brackets, residents aged 25 - 44 expanded from 29.5% at the Census to an estimated 31.4%. The 45 - 64 age bracket is projected to contribute the largest volume of incoming residents by 2041, increasing by 149 (19%) to 947, whereas the senior and elderly cohort (65+) is projected to record the most rapid percentage growth, expanding 30% to 627 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glandore
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,041 at the 2021 Census → 3,034 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40498). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.