Suburb profile · Greater Adelaide
Glen Osmond has an estimated 2,191 residents, up 1.7% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in the area around Glen Osmond.
Updated 15 Oct 2026.
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The suburb of Glen Osmond is located 5.5 kilometres southeast from Adelaide CBD and has an estimated population of 2,191 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts released yearly and national address file data updated each quarter. The estimate reflects minimal change since the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,154 people.
Residents include a high proportion of teenagers and middle-agedandelderly people, with many living in couples with children. The suburb is exceptionally well educated and shows moderate population expansion. Beaumont - Glen Osmond in SA, Australia is known for its picturesque landscape among rolling hills and verdant foliage, with heritage architecture alongside modern family homes. Its community has local amenities, parks, recreational facilities and top-rated schools, as well as shopping, dining, entertainment and a lively food and wine scene.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Glen Osmond is located 5.5 kilometres southeast from Adelaide CBD and has an estimated population of 2,191 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts released yearly and national address file data updated each quarter. The estimate reflects minimal change since the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,154 people.
Residents include a high proportion of teenagers and middle-agedandelderly people, with many living in couples with children. The suburb is exceptionally well educated and shows moderate population expansion. Beaumont - Glen Osmond in SA, Australia is known for its picturesque landscape among rolling hills and verdant foliage, with heritage architecture alongside modern family homes. Its community has local amenities, parks, recreational facilities and top-rated schools, as well as shopping, dining, entertainment and a lively food and wine scene.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 1,963 in 2006 and 2,182 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 2,191 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 17%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 31%.
Glen Osmond ranks in the 94th percentile nationally for education and the 90th for employment drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Glen Osmond is $782 a week, up 4.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 37% above Greater Adelaide.
37% above Greater Adelaide on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $490 in 2020, $915 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $230 in 2020, $540 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $782 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $915 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +10.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $540 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +21.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Burnside | $624 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Burnside, over 12 months | +0.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Adelaide | $570 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Adelaide, over 12 months | +6.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, SA | $546 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, SA, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 14 tracked applications: 2 approved, 11 under assessment, 1 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 6 projects in and around Glen Osmond, 1 of them under construction.
Expansion of the existing Estia Health residential aged care home in Myrtle Bank. The development involves construction of a two-storey facility addition accommodating 46 residential care beds and independent suites, increasing total capacity to 118 beds.
The Highgate Village Streetscape Upgrade delivers physical and public realm enhancements along the Fullarton Road commercial precinct. Stage 1 works include new continuous footpath paving, tree plantings, landscaped garden beds, integrated street furniture, and improved pedestrian safety.
Masterplanned redevelopment of the former Glenside Hospital site into a residential community of about 1,200 homes, including apartments and townhomes, with retained heritage buildings, landscaped streets, community open space and links to the Adelaide Park Lands.
Torrens Title land division creating three allotments from one existing site, accommodating two two-storey semi-detached dwellings and one two-storey detached dwelling with associated garages and boundary retaining walls. Assessed and approved by the City of Unley Council Assessment Panel.
Major expansion of Burnside Village shopping centre bringing luxury brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Coco Republic to Adelaide. Features premium retail spaces, dining precincts, and enhanced parking facilities in a $200 million redevelopment.
The City of Unley commenced the Master Plan process to explore the community's vision for Ridge Park and guide future improvements. The Plan's focus is improving junior sport services for a range of local clubs, schools, and associations.
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Estimated completion year of the 4 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2024 1, 2025 0, 2026 2, 2027 0, 2028 0, 2029 1.
AreaSearch has tracked 14 substantial development applications lodged in and around Glen Osmond over the period covered (about 4 years), 9 in the last 12 months; 11 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 1, 2023 2, 2024 1, 2025 1, 2026 (to Oct) 9.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 14 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 9 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 0.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 10th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 2 | ABS building approvals | 8th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 2 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4 years) | |
| Applications under assessment | 11 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4 years) |
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Glen Osmond area has seen 8 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Glen Osmond's current population of 2,191 has been supported by 2 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Glen Osmond has seen 0.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.5 approvals in Greater Adelaide. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 545 people in the suburb of Glen Osmond, compared to one for every 122 in Greater Adelaide.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Glen Osmond's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 2, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Glen Osmond has grown by approximately 17 people, while 10 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.7 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Glen Osmond include: SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28 (Construction); SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program (Construction); Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program (Approved); North South Corridor (Construction); and Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Glen Osmond spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Health & Medical, and Environmental & Disaster Management, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the suburb of Glen Osmond currently ranks below national averages at the 20th percentile.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Glen Osmond are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,191 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +1.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,767 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 66th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 2,154 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 37 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 1.24 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Glen Osmond was estimated to be approximately 2,191 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 2,182 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Glen Osmond has added approximately 37 people and shown a 1.72% increase from the 2,154 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Glen Osmond is estimated at 1,767 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Glen Osmond has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.8% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Glen Osmond is driven by: Overseas migration (100.0%), Natural increase (0.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 100.0% of overall population gains.
Glen Osmond's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 67th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 17.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 23.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 43.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 42 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 17.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 6.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 10.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 8.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 4.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Glen Osmond at 42 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 42 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 42 years as at August 2026, Glen Osmond is 3 years older than the Greater Adelaide 2021 Census average (39 years) and 4 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Glen Osmond compared to the Greater Adelaide region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 17.0% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Glen Osmond compared to the Greater Adelaide region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 6.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Glen Osmond show significant variance compared to Greater Adelaide. The most over-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (4.3% vs 2.6%) and 15-24 year-olds (17.0% vs 12.6%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (6.7% vs 14.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 17.5% of the population in the suburb of Glen Osmond as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 22.6% of the population in the suburb of Glen Osmond as at August 2026.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 69% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $60,206 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 56th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $105,802 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,544 | 2021 Census, weekly | 91st percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $927 | 2021 Census, weekly | 71st percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 41.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,817 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 14.0% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Glen Osmond is approximately $64,505. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $60,206.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Glen Osmond is approximately $113,356. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $105,802.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Glen Osmond is approximately $64,505 compared to $62,352 in Greater Adelaide. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $60,206 and $58,197 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Glen Osmond is approximately $113,356 compared to $76,380 in Greater Adelaide. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $105,802 and $71,290 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Glen Osmond's households (~31.0% / 211 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Glen Osmond is the $4000+ group, representing about 31.0% of households. In comparison, Greater Adelaide's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 31.8% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Glen Osmond is $2,544/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Glen Osmond is $2,817/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Glen Osmond is $927/wk.
The suburb of Glen Osmond's income level is exceptionally high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The suburb of Glen Osmond's median income among taxpayers is $60,206 and the average income stands at $105,802, which compares to figures for Greater Adelaide's of $58,197 and $71,290 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.14% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $64,505 (median) and $113,356 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Glen Osmond is $9,585 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Glen Osmond's disposable income is $9,585 compared to $5,698 for Greater Adelaide, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Glen Osmond performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 63.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,135 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 1,809 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,156 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Glen Osmond has approximately 1,135 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.8%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Glen Osmond stands at 1.8%, which is 2.0 percentage points below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Glen Osmond is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (20.3% of employment), professional & technical (14.4%), and education & training (12.0%). Other significant employers include retail trade and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Glen Osmond has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Glen Osmond is 63.7%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Adelaide average of 66.4%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Adelaide.
The suburb of Glen Osmond shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 14.4% of the local workforce compared to 7.3% across Greater Adelaide. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Glen Osmond's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 0.5% decline, ranking 22nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational achievement in Glen Osmond places it within the top 6% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 28.4% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 17.2% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 49.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 9.4% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.8% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 8.2% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 33.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 34.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.5% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.6% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.9% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
49.4% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Glen Osmond have university qualifications, compared to 28.9% in Greater Adelaide.
33.0% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Glen Osmond have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.0% in Greater Adelaide.
The suburb of Glen Osmond ranks in the 94th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Glen Osmond are: Bachelor Degree (28.4%), Postgraduate (17.2%), Certificate (9.4%).
34.5% of the population in the suburb of Glen Osmond is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.6% in primary school, 10.9% in secondary school, 7.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Glen Osmond is 1143, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Glen Osmond, with a combined enrollment of approximately 727 students.
The suburb of Glen Osmond includes 1 combined school.
Glen Osmond features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Adelaide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.8 people | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 16.7% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 43.6% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 28.6% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 7.8% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 681 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 693 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 80.7% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.5 per family | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Glen Osmond had 681 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 1.8% to an estimated 693 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Glen Osmond is 2.8 people. This compares to 2.5 in Greater Adelaide and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 80.7% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (16.7%), group households (2.4%), and other household types (0.1%).
Of the 550 family households, couples with children account for 43.6% of all households, couples without children at home 28.6%, and single parent families 7.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Glen Osmond shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 80.7% (versus 68.6% in Greater Adelaide). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 16.7% compared to 27.7% in Greater Adelaide. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Glen Osmond have an average of 1.5 children, matching the Greater Adelaide average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 55.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 30.1% have never married. This compares to 45.7% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Adelaide.
Single-person households represent 16.7% of all households in the suburb of Glen Osmond, notably lower than the average for Greater Adelaide of 27.7%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.4% of households, below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.7%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Glen Osmond 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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 35.8% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 29.8% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 70.2% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 87.0% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 64.2% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
Glen Osmond scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 35.8% of its population born overseas and 29.8% speaking a language other than English at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Glen Osmond, at 42.9% of people, although more residents (45.2%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.6% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Glen Osmond are English, comprising 25.2% of the population, Australian, comprising 17.2% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Adelaide's 22.8%, and Chinese, comprising 10.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Adelaide's 3.1%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Glen Osmond (vs 1.0% across Greater Adelaide), German at 6.0% (vs 5.1%) and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (vs 0.2%).
35.8% of the suburb of Glen Osmond population was born overseas, compared to 28.7% across Greater Adelaide.
29.8% of the population in the suburb of Glen Osmond speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.2% in Greater Adelaide.
0.4% of the suburb of Glen Osmond population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.2% in Greater Adelaide.
87.0% of the suburb of Glen Osmond population holds citizenship, compared to 86.3% in Greater Adelaide.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Glen Osmond is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 13.6% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 44.3% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 83.8% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,817 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 94th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 42.1% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 15.2% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $430 | 2021 Census, weekly | 75th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 16.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 15th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 25.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 64th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Glen Osmond, 44.3% of homes are owned outright, 42.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 13.6% are rented.
According to the latest data, 83.8% of dwellings in the suburb of Glen Osmond are houses.
In the suburb of Glen Osmond, 1.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 15.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Glen Osmond stands at 44.3%, compared to 32.1% in Greater Adelaide.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Glen Osmond is $2,817, compared to $1,562 in Greater Adelaide.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Glen Osmond is $1,439, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Glen Osmond, households with mortgages typically spend 25.6% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 16.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Glen Osmond is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Glen Osmond shows mortgage holders spending 25.6% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Adelaide), while renters spend 16.9% of income on rent (vs 20.7% in Greater Adelaide).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Glen Osmond consists of 83.8% detached houses, 15.2% semi-detached dwellings, 1.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Glen Osmond consumes approximately 13.1% of median household income ($11,016 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
Health in Glen Osmond: private health cover 67.5%, no long-term health condition 73.1%.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 67.5% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 88th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 73.1% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 6.3% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 83.2% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
Around 67.5% of people in the suburb of Glen Osmond are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 53.3% in Greater Adelaide.
In the suburb of Glen Osmond, 6.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.6% of people in Greater Adelaide require similar assistance.
5.8% of people in the suburb of Glen Osmond are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.7% of the population across Greater Adelaide is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.2% of the suburb of Glen Osmond population, while in Greater Adelaide, 4.8% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.1% of people in the suburb of Glen Osmond have heart disease. Across Greater Adelaide,3.8% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Glen Osmond, 67.5% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Adelaide sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 53.3%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 74 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 74th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 11 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 11th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,748 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 46th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 196 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 37 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 19.1% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 11 public transport stops within the suburb of Glen Osmond.
The suburb of Glen Osmond has 1,748 weekly trips across 37 routes, averaging 249 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 280 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 468 m away and the nearest school 541 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 11 stops nearby, 1,748 weekly trips, access rating 74 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 60 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 60th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 468 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 541 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 547 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There is 1 long day care centre with 143 places in Glen Osmond, about 0.5 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Glen Osmond, placing the area among the bottom 19% of areas assessed nationally.
Glen Osmond has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Glen Osmond is $782 a week, +4.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Population growth drivers in Glen Osmond are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends.
Glen Osmond's median age exceeds the national pattern.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 69% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Glen Osmond performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia.
Educational achievement in Glen Osmond places it within the top 6% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
Glen Osmond features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Adelaide.
Glen Osmond 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.
Glen Osmond is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health in Glen Osmond: private health cover 67.5%, no long-term health condition 73.1%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Glen Osmond has an estimated 2,191 residents, up 1.7% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in the area around Glen Osmond.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 15 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Glen Osmond.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40500). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Glen Osmond from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Glen Osmond with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
