Glenelg North

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025 the Glenelg North statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 7,260. This reflects a growth of 666 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,594. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6,973 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 110 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,592 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Glenelg North (SA2) experienced a growth rate of 10.1% since the 2021 census, exceeding the state's growth rate of 8.7%. Population growth for the area 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 and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, the Glenelg North (SA2) is projected to have an above median population growth by 2041, increasing by 983 persons reflecting an increase of 8.9% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Glenelg North experienced approximately 62 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 311 homes. As of FY-26, 21 approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per dwelling built in Glenelg North between FY-21 and FY-25 was 0.9 people per year. This suggests new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more housing options and enabling population growth.

The average expected construction cost of new properties in Glenelg North is $586,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, there have been $13.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. New building activity comprises 40% standalone homes and 60% medium to high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers.

Glenelg North shows growth area characteristics with around 174 people per dwelling approval. Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimates project Glenelg North to add 647 residents by 2041, suggesting current construction levels should meet demand adequately and create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth exceeding current forecasts.

Glenelg North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Ten projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road in Plympton, River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg, and Northshore Glenelg. 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 strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.9% over the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of September 2025, there are 4,182 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Workforce participation is 65.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Finance & insurance has a particularly strong specialization, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Manufacturing employs only 4.9% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the past year (September 2024 to September 2025), employment increased by 3.9% and labour force by 3.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows South Australia's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. National employment forecasts (May-25) project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 median income in Glenelg North is $59,988 and average income is $81,601. This compares to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes are approximately $65,267 (median) and $88,782 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 data indicates personal income ranks at the 73rd percentile ($950 weekly), with household income at the 46th percentile. The largest income segment is 29.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,119 residents). After housing, 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 strong 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). The home ownership rate was 33.7%, with 31.4% of dwellings mortgaged and 34.9% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, while the median weekly rent was $320. Nationally, Glenelg North's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, but rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Glenelg North features high concentrations of lone person households, with a median household size of 2.2 people

Family households account for 62.6% of all households, including 23.0% that are couples with children, 30.6% that are couples without children, and 8.1% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 33.9% and group households comprising 3.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people.

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 at 33.3% of residents aged 15+, surpassing South Australia's average of 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's rate of 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are the 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, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (21.0%).

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

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 found that there are currently 41 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 25 individual routes providing service to the area. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 3,595.

Residents in Glenelg North have excellent accessibility to public transportation, with an average distance of 157 meters to the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 513 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 87 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Glenelg North shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions.

The area has a notably high private health cover rate at approximately 59% of its total population of 4298 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.9 and 7.1% of residents respectively. Notably, 70.7% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Adelaide. Glenelg North has 22.0% of its population aged 65 and over, totalling 1597 people. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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 population showed higher than average cultural diversity, with 14.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Glenelg North, comprising 46.3% of its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 0.1% of Glenelg North's population.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (30.5%), Australian (22.3%), and Irish (8.1%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences in representation: Welsh at 1.0%, German at 5.8%, and Polish at 0.9% were overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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 average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glenelg North has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (11.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 6.5% to 8.0%, while the population aged 45 to 54 declined from 12.3% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Glenelg North's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 34%, reaching 777 people from 580. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 59% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group is projected to contract by 1 resident.