Glenelg North

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

As of November 2025, Glenelg North's population is estimated at around 6,826 people. This reflects an increase of 232 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,594 people in the suburb. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 6,730 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 110 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,437 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenelg North in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia's projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data released in 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Projecting forward, Glenelg North is expected to experience above median population growth nationally, with an increase of 977 persons to reach approximately 8,803 people by the year 2041, reflecting a total increase of 15.8% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Glenelg North when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Glenelg North had approximately 56 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 284 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 14 approvals recorded. The average population growth per dwelling built in the area between FY-21 and FY-25 was 0.9 people per year. New construction has matched or outpaced demand, offering more buying options and enabling potential population growth.

The average construction value of new properties is $564,000, indicating a focus on premium segment development. In FY-26, there have been approximately $18.3 million in commercial approvals, showing steady commercial investment activity. New building activity consists of 40% standalone homes and 60% medium to high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers.

Glenelg North has a low density characteristic with around 202 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate Glenelg North will add approximately 1,075 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Glenelg North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 such projects likely to impact the area. Notable among these are Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton; River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project; Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg; and Northshore Glenelg. The following list details those expected to be 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. The unemployment rate was 1.4% as of an unspecified past year.

Employment growth over the same period was estimated at 3.0%. As of June 2025, 4,112 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Glenelg North was 65.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment sectors included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Finance & insurance had a particularly strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Manufacturing employed only 4.9% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.0%, labour force grew by 2.8%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 2.1% and labour force expand by 2.1%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggested potential future demand within Glenelg North. National employment was projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates varied significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Glenelg North's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

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 2022 shows median income in Glenelg North is $60,005 and average income is $81,565. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $67,704 (median) and $92,030 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data ranks personal income at the 73rd percentile ($950 weekly) and household income at the 46th percentile. The largest income segment is 29.2% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,993 residents), similar to surrounding regions with 31.8%. After housing costs, 85.0% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 7th decile.

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

Glenelg North's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 50.5% houses and 49.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Adelaide metro had no such breakdown provided in the source data. Home ownership in Glenelg North was 33.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.4% and rented ones at 34.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenelg North was $1,950, aligning with Adelaide metro's figure of $1,950. The median weekly rent in Glenelg North was $320, while no figures were available for Adelaide metro. Nationally, Glenelg North's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were lower than 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% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 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.

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 both the South Australian average of 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's rate of 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 comprise 12.7% and certificates make up 21.0%.

A significant portion 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. St Leonards Primary School serves Glenelg North, enrolling 368 students as of the latest data. The area exhibits above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA value of 1058. There is one school focused on primary education within the area, while secondary educational options are available in surrounding regions.

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

Transport analysis indicates 40 active stops in Glenelg North, served by buses via 20 routes. These routes facilitate 1,519 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport access, with an average distance of 157 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency is 217 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 37 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 young and elderly populations, with low prevalence rates for common health conditions.

Approximately 59% of its total population of 4,040 has private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis, affecting 7.9% of residents, and asthma, impacting 7.1%. Notably, 70.7% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Adelaide overall. The area has a senior population of 22.1%, comprising 1,508 individuals aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population's health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Glenelg North was found to be 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 the religious landscape, comprising 46.3%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to None% in Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestral groups were English (30.5%), Australian (22.3%), and Irish (8.1%). Notably, Welsh (1.0%), German (5.8%), and Polish (0.9%) were overrepresented compared to regional figures of None%.

Glenelg North hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Glenelg North is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glenelg North has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (12.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.9%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group increased from 6.5% to 8.0% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.3% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 75 to 84 age group will grow by 42%, reaching 776 people from 546. The 0 to 4 age group is projected to grow by a modest 9%, adding 29 people.