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Glenelg North has an estimated 7,084 residents, up from 6,594 at the 2021 Census — a change of 490 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 111 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,530 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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Based on demographic evaluations by AreaSearch using updated census details and new residential locations confirmed since the census, the suburb of Glenelg North has a residency count estimated at 7,084 in May 2026. This indicates a gain of 490 people (7.4%) since the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 6,594. The calculation is based on a resident figure of 7,077 estimated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS population release combined with 111 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level represents a density of 2,530 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of Australian areas.
The 7.4% growth rate since the census is just 0.1 percentage points lower than the state mark of 7.5%, showing solid expansion. This growth was almost entirely supported by inbound international migration, which acted as the sole source of population increases recently. Projections for the local SA2 territory are based on 2024 releases from national authorities using 2022 as a starting point, supplemented where necessary by state-level age projections from 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) compiled using a weighted system to convert regional numbers to local zones. Future trends suggest expansion will track slightly under the national median, with the suburb of Glenelg North projected to add 849 residents by 2041, representing an overall growth rate of 11.9% across the 16 years.
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308 new dwellings have been approved in Glenelg North over the past five years, an average of 61 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 42% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 64, broadly in line with 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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Analysis of construction approval registries indicates that the locality averages approximately 61 residential permits annually, representing an estimated 308 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current period of FY-26, there have been 59 residential permits issued. Given that 1.4 residents relocated to the district for every new home built during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand matches supply closely, supporting a balanced property market where newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $624,000, showing a focus by builders on high-end, premium housing.
Additionally, commercial development permits reached $13.3 million during this financial year, showing ongoing business investment. Recent residential construction approvals consist of 42.0% standalone houses and 58.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This focus on higher-density formats provides entry points for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. With roughly 153 people per residential approval, the area displays key features of a developing zone. Long-term projections indicate the locality will gain 842 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly assessments. Given current construction volumes, the volume of new housing should comfortably satisfy demand, which creates good opportunities for purchasers and could support expansion beyond current estimates.
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 inside Glenelg North, worth an estimated $15.4 billion. A further 20 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.7 billion. 11 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and tourism. 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 infrastructure projects, planning changes, and developments are key influences on property performance. Ten active projects have been identified that are expected to impact the local area. Principal works include the tram grade separations at Marion Road and Cross Road in Plympton, the River Torrens to Darlington road project, upgrades to Jetty Road in Glenelg, and the Northshore Glenelg development.
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River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project
The River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project delivers the final 10.5 km section of Adelaide's North South Corridor, creating a 78 km non-stop motorway. The project combines southern and northern twin three-lane tunnels with lowered and surface motorways. Major works are underway at the Southern Precinct at Tonsley, which serves as the purpose-built launch site for the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the Southern Tunnels. Tunnelling is expected to start in the second half of 2026, and the project is planned for completion by 2031.
Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg
A $40 million redevelopment of Glenelg's main street divided into three zones: City, Transition, and Coast. The project upgrades stormwater infrastructure, installs new traffic lights at Moseley Street for pedestrian safety, reduces speed limits to 30 km/h, and introduces continuous accessible footpaths. Construction was accelerated in 2025 to align with the state tram line suspension, bringing the expected completion forward by 18 months.
Northshore Glenelg
Boutique apartment complex overlooking the Glenelg Marina. Features 40 architecturally designed apartments with spacious living, unique views of the bay, onsite health facilities including indoor pool, sauna, private gym, and communal rooftop terraces.
Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton
Removing the level crossings at Marion Road and Cross Road with new tram overpasses to make journeys safer and more reliable. Part of the broader Tram Grade Separation Projects. Tram services resumed in January 2026, while intersection upgrades and the Mike Turtur Bikeway shared use path construction remain ongoing to be completed later in 2026.
Calibre Glenelg
Boutique 11-level residential development featuring 18 apartments with ocean views through pine trees. Mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments located just 300m from Glenelg Beach. Designed with premium materials, floor-to-ceiling windows, and energy-efficient features including double glazing.
Dusk Glenelg
Ultra-exclusive 13-level tower comprising 10 full-floor luxury Sky Homes, each spanning 300-383sqm with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, powder room, panoramic ocean and city views, private lift access, all-weather sunroom, and premium Gaggenau and Miele appliances. Designed by Enzo Caroscio Architecture. Only 12.34m wide due to narrow allotment. Builder is Lucy Commercial. Planning approved by the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) in October 2023.
Macfarlane St Residential Development
A six-storey residential block offering 18 apartments of one to four bedrooms, featuring an undercroft carpark with 20 lots and visual connectivity to the heart of Glenelg, Patawalonga River, Glenelg Jetty, and Adelphi Terrace.
21 Adelphi Terrace Carbon-Neutral Development
Proposed 9-storey, 55-apartment carbon-neutral development by Barrio Developments. Features an affordable housing component (15 apartments), premium upper-level residences, communal wellness space, and extensive sustainability features including a 7.5-star NatHERS rating and full electrification. Includes studio to 3-bedroom apartments.
4,334 residents of Glenelg North are employed, from a labour force of 4,385. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 70.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,649, about 80% 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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Glenelg North boasts a highly skilled labor pool with strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of only 1.2%, and an estimated employment growth of 5.8% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, 4,334 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate that sits 2.7% lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, and workforce participation remains relatively typical at 70.9% versus Greater Adelaide's 66.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 13.9% of residents worked from home, although potential effects from Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Local employment is largely concentrated in social assistance and health care, education, and construction fields. The workforce shows a high concentration in finance and insurance, with participation rates 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 4.9% of jobs, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 7.0%. The highly residential nature of the district means local job opportunities are relatively limited, as shown by the difference between working residents and locally available positions. Evaluations of job market registries show that over the 12-month period, total employment rose by 5.8% while the overall labor force grew by 5.4%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. This outpaced the Greater Adelaide region, which saw employment rise by 4.2%, the labor force expand by 4.0%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. Federal labor projections from May-25 offer additional guidance on long-term employment trends. When adjusting these national five and ten-year forecasts against the local industry mix, local employment is projected to expand by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, assuming national industry trends apply directly to the local workforce composition.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glenelg North is $1,682 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $950 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,988 a year against an average of $81,601. 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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Tax office data for the 2023 financial year indicates that personal earnings in the locality are among the highest nationwide, with a median of $59,988 and an average of $81,601. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Adjusting for index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at approximately $66,089 for the median and $89,900 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual incomes in the 73rd percentile ($950 weekly), while household incomes sat in the 46th percentile.
The largest cohort of residents, representing 29.2% or 2,068 people, earns between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the wider metropolitan region where 31.8% fall into this range. Discretionary income after housing costs stands at 85.0%, and the area ranks in the 7th decile for socio-economic advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glenelg North had 2,912 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 51% detached houses and 20% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing mix at the last census consisted of 50.5% standalone houses and 49.5% other formats such as townhouses and apartments, compared to metropolitan Adelaide where houses make up 75.2% and alternative structures account for 24.9%. Home ownership rates matched the wider city at 33.7%, with mortgaged properties making up 31.4% and rentals comprising 34.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 was higher than the metropolitan average of $1,562, while median weekly rent was identical to the metropolitan average at $320. Compared nationally, local mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rental rates are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenelg North counted 2,912 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,128 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 62.6%, consisting of 23.0% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 8.1% single parents. The remaining 37.4% are non-family households, with single-person households at 33.9% and group households at 3.5%. The average household occupancy of 2.2 people is lower than the metropolitan Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.3% of adults in Glenelg North hold a university qualification, including 21.3% with a bachelor degree and 8.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 368 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,058 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The local educational profile is distinct, with university graduation rates representing 33.3% of residents aged 15 and over, which is higher than the state average of 25.7% and the metropolitan rate of 28.9%. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical qualifications are also common, with 33.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational certificates, consisting of 12.7% with advanced diplomas and 21.0% with certificates. A significant 24.5% of residents are currently enrolled in study. This includes 7.4% attending primary school, 6.4% in higher education, and 5.5% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Glenelg North reaches 40 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses 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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Public transport infrastructure consists of 40 active bus stops within the area. These connections are served by 25 different routes, which provide a total of 3,595 passenger journeys per week. Access is convenient, with dwellings situated an average of 157 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, leading most workers to travel elsewhere for employment. Private vehicles are the main transport method at 86%, while buses carry 6% of commuters. Average car ownership is 1.2 per household, which is below the wider metropolitan average. Working from home was recorded at 13.9% during the 2021 Census under pandemic conditions.
Local transit routes run an average of 513 services daily, which represents approximately 89 departures weekly from each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.7% of residents in Glenelg North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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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Health assessments indicate positive outcomes in the area, characterized by low mortality and low rates of chronic illness across all age demographics. Private health insurance is common, covering approximately 59% of the population (4,194 people), compared to 52.7% across the Greater Adelaide area. Arthritis and asthma are the most common chronic conditions, affecting 7.9% and 7.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 70.7% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The working-age cohort shows low rates of illness, and senior citizens, who make up 23.4% of the population (1,657 people aged 65 and over compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide), show positive health profiles that align with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.8% of Glenelg North residents were born overseas and 14.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (22.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the area is above average, with 14.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 25.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 46.3% of the population. Judaism shows the highest relative concentration compared to the wider city, representing 0.1% of residents in both the locality and Greater Adelaide. The most common ancestries reported are English at 30.5%, Australian at 22.3%, and Irish at 8.1%. Certain backgrounds show higher representation than the wider region, including Welsh at 1.0% (compared to 0.6% regionally), German at 5.8% (compared to 5.1%), and Polish at 0.9% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenelg North is 43. 25.7% 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 median age of 43 years is older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38 years. The area has a higher share of residents aged 65 to 74 (12.3%) and a lower share of children aged 5 to 14 (8.6%) compared to the metropolitan region. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 6.5% to 8.8%, while the cohort aged 45 to 54 declined from 12.3% to 11.1%. Looking to 2041, demographic projections suggest the population aged 85 and over will increase by 113% (adding 184 people to grow from 162 to 347), while the cohort aged under 5 will increase by 4% (adding 12 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glenelg North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 111 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,594 at the 2021 Census → 7,084 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 May 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 (SAL40507). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.