Glengowrie

Population growth drivers in Glengowrie are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Glengowrie's population is estimated at around 6,526 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 759 people (13.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,767 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,139, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,489 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Glengowrie's 13.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (7.4%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the suburb expected to increase by 1,304 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 13.6% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Glengowrie among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Glengowrie averaged approximately 38 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 194 homes. As of FY26, 29 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 resulted in an average of 2.4 new residents per year. The average construction cost for new homes was $373,000, which is moderately above regional levels.

In FY26, there were $2.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glengowrie has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. Approximately 72% of new developments are detached dwellings, and 28% are townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban character focused on family homes.

With around 140 people per approval, Glengowrie is a developing area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by 889 residents. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially exceeding current growth forecasts.

Glengowrie has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Four projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area: Morphettville/Glengowrie Horse Related Activities Code Amendment (2017), Tram Grade Separation at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton (2018-2020), Morphettville Racecourse Redevelopment (2019-present), and Tram Grade Separation at Morphett Road, Morphettville (2021).

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

Glengowrie has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% as of September 2025. This is lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.1%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. There were 3,370 residents in work while workforce participation was on par with Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, 13.4% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

The area specialises in education & training, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Manufacturing employs just 5.1% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.1% alongside labour force increasing by 3.8%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. This compares to Greater Adelaide where employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glengowrie's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Glengowrie had a median income among taxpayers of $58,222 with an average level of $72,271. This is above the national average and compares to levels of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,346 (median) and $78,631 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Glengowrie cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. The largest segment comprises 29.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 1,944 residents falling into this range, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 31.8% similarly occupy this range. After housing, 85.9% of income remains for other expenses and Glengowrie's SEIFA income ranking places it in the seventh decile.

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

Glengowrie's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 58.6% houses and 41.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glengowrie was at 39.1%, with the rest either mortgaged (38.1%) or rented (22.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Glengowrie was $370, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Glengowrie's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $370 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 65.8 percent of all households, including 28.5 percent couples with children, 27.3 percent couples without children, and 9.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 34.2 percent, with lone person households at 31.3 percent and group households comprising 3.0 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

University qualifications in Glengowrie are held by 29.9% of residents aged 15 and above, which is higher than the South Australian average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 11.4% and certificates by 20.6%. Educational participation is high in Glengowrie, with 25.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 5.9% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Glengowrie has 22 operational public transport stops offering a mix of lightrail and buses. These stops are served by 17 routes that facilitate 742 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 211 meters from the nearest stop. Most Glengowrie residents commute outward daily, primarily using cars (88%). On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 13.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 106 trips per day, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per stop.

Glengowrie's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Glengowrie residents show positive health outcomes, with mortality rates and health conditions aligning with national averages. Common health conditions are less prevalent here than nationally but higher among elderly at-risk groups.

Private health cover is high, at 56% (~3,625 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7%. The most common conditions are arthritis (9.0%) and asthma (7.0%). 66.7% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Adelaide's 67.9%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Glengowrie has a higher proportion of seniors (24.7%, 1,611 people) than Greater Adelaide (19.3%). Senior health outcomes present challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Glengowrie ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Glengowrie was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 81.1% of its population born in Australia. Among residents, 92.0% were citizens and 91.4% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Glengowrie, making up 49.7% of people, compared to 42.4% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.4%), Australian (26.5%), and Irish (9.0%). Notably, Serbian ethnicity was higher than average at 0.5%, while German was slightly lower at 5.0%. Polish ethnicity was also slightly lower at 0.9%.

Glengowrie hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Glengowrie's median age is 45 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The proportion of residents aged 85 and above is 4.7%, compared to Greater Adelaide's figure, while those aged 25-34 make up 10.9% of the population. According to post-2021 Census data, the age group of 35-44 has increased from 12.0% to 12.9%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 85 and above has decreased from 6.1% to 4.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Glengowrie's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 70%, adding 214 residents to reach a total of 521. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is expected to grow by just 5%, with an increase of 13 people.