Glenelg North

Glenelg North has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Glenelg North is estimated to be around 7,264 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 670 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,594 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,973 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 109 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,594 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Glenelg North's growth rate of 10.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (9.0%) and Greater Adelaide. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are used with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, Glenelg North is expected to increase its population by 1,005 persons to reach 8,269 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 8.9% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Glenelg North has received approximately 62 dwelling approvals annually on average over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 311 homes since FY-21. As of FY-26, 21 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 0.9 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25.

New construction has been matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and facilitating population growth that may exceed current expectations. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $586,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Commercial investment activity remains steady, with $13.3 million in approvals this financial year.

Building activity shows 40% standalone homes and 60% medium to high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Glenelg North exhibits characteristics of a growth area, with around 174 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Glenelg North is projected to add 647 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Glenelg North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly impact local performance. AreaSearch identified 10 projects potentially affecting the area. Notable ones are Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton (2019-ongoing), River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project (2017-present), Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg (2018-2022), Northshore Glenelg (2016-present). The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Glenelg North rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Glenelg North has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.3% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In September 2025, there were 4,189 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was at 70.3%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. A moderate 13.9% of residents worked from home based on Census responses, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction sectors. Glenelg North shows strong specialization in finance & insurance, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while manufacturing employs only 4.9% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.0%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 3.9% alongside labour force increasing by 3.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points, compared to Greater Adelaide's employment growth of 3.0%, labour force expansion of 2.9%, and unemployment reduction of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Glenelg North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Glenelg North has one of the highest incomes in Australia. The median income is $59,988 and the average income stands at $81,601. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on a 8.8% increase in wages since financial year 2023, current estimates for Glenelg North would be approximately $65,267 (median) and $88,782 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 73rd percentile ($950 weekly), while household income sits at the 46th percentile. The largest segment comprises 29.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,121 residents). After housing costs, 85.0% of income remains for other expenses. Glenelg North's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Glenelg North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 50.5% houses and 49.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasted with Adelaide metro's figures of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenelg North was at 33.7%, similar to Adelaide metro. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (31.4%) or rented (34.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, aligning with Adelaide metro's figure. Nationally, Glenelg North's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

Glenelg North features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 62.6% of all households, including 23.0% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 33.9% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Glenelg North exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 33.3% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the South Australian average of 25.7% and that of Greater Adelaide at 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 21.0%.

A significant proportion of the population is actively engaged in formal education, with 24.5% pursuing it. This includes 7.4% in primary education, 6.4% in tertiary education, and 5.5% in secondary education.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Glenelg North indicates that there are currently 40 operational transport stops serving the area. These stops facilitate a variety of bus routes totaling 25, which collectively accommodate approximately 3,595 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport services is deemed excellent, with residents typically residing within 157 meters of their nearest stop. Primarily residential in nature, Glenelg North sees most of its residents commuting outward from the area. The car remains the dominant mode of transport for these residents at a rate of 86%, while only 6% opt for public buses. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 13.9% of Glenelg North's residents work from home, a figure that may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages approximately 513 trips per day, equating to around 89 weekly trips per individual stop.

Glenelg North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Glenelg North. AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence reveals a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population, which consists of 4,301 people. This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.9 and 7.1% of residents respectively, while 70.7% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents show notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 22.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,641 people), which is higher than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Glenelg North was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Glenelg North's cultural diversity was above average, with 14.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.8% born overseas. Christianity dominated religious demographics at 46.3%. Judaism showed overrepresentation at 0.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (30.5%), Australian (22.3%), and Irish (8.1%). Notable divergences included Welsh (1.0% vs regional 0.6%), German (5.8% vs 5.1%), and Polish (0.9% vs 1.0%).

Glenelg North hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Glenelg North is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glenelg North has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (12.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.8%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group increased from 6.5% to 8.4% of the population, while the 45-54 cohort decreased from 12.3% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Glenelg North's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 29%, reaching 785 people from 610. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 51% of total population growth, indicating an aging demographic trend in the area. Conversely, the 65-74 group is projected to remain unchanged with no resident contraction or expansion.