Glenside

Glenside lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Glenside is around 3,384 people. This figure represents an increase of 532 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,852 people. The current population estimate is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and the resident population of 3,274 estimated following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 3,021 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenside in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 18.7% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the SA3 area (5.1%) and the state average, indicating significant growth compared to its peers. Overseas migration has been the primary driver of this population increase in recent periods.

For future 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 by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Glenside is expected to expand its population by 426 persons to the year 2041, reflecting an overall gain of approximately 0.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Glenside among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Glenside has seen approximately 135 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY21 and FY25, around 678 homes were approved, with a further 13 approved in FY26. On average, 0.2 new residents per year arrived for each new home over the past five financial years.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially driving population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings was $594,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, Glenside has seen $69.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting significant local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glenside exhibits 683.0% higher construction activity per person, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location and ample choice for buyers. The new building activity consists of 14.0% detached houses and 86.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 29.0% houses). This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Glenside is projected to grow by approximately 17 residents per approval and is expected to add around 25 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate.

With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified two projects likely affecting this region: Glenside Development, Burnside Village Expansion, 274-275 North Terrace Development Site, and Porter St, Parkside. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Glenside has been broadly consistent with national averages

Glenside has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7%.

As of June 2025, 1,422 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. Workforce participation in Glenside is 51.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area has a high specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 8.7%. There are 2.1 workers for every resident, indicating Glenside functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between July 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.7%, labour force by 1.8%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Glenside. National employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific growth rates differing significantly. Applying these projections to Glenside's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Glenside's median income among taxpayers was $45,505 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $74,531 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Adelaide's median and average incomes of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated median income for Glenside would be approximately $51,343 by September 2025, with average income reaching around $84,093 during the same period. According to Census figures from 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Glenside rank modestly, between the 25th and 40th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 30.1% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,018 residents), which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Glenside, with only 83.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 24th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Glenside displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Glenside's housing structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 29.3% houses and 70.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenside stood at 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.1% and rented ones at 38.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $2,300. Median weekly rent in Glenside was $326, compared to Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, Glenside's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 54.1% of all households, including 22.8% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 6.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 45.9%, with lone person households at 43.3% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Glenside places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Glenside's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 48.9% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways account for 21.0% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 11.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary education, 8.1% in tertiary education, and 7.0% pursuing secondary education. Educational facilities may be located outside Glenside's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Glenside has six active public transport stops operating currently. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 13 different routes. Together, these routes facilitate 696 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Glenside is rated as good, with residents typically located 239 meters from the nearest stop. On average, service frequency across all routes is 99 trips per day, which equates to approximately 116 weekly trips per individual stop.

Glenside's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Glenside's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts are fairly standard.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~1,909 people), compared to 68.6% across Greater Adelaide. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.8 and 7.7% of residents respectively. Approximately 69.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Adelaide. As of 2021, approximately 27.8% of Glenside's residents are aged 65 and over (940 people), higher than the 23.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors in Glenside perform better than those of the general population in health metrics.

Glenside is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Glenside has a high level of cultural diversity, with 37.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 41.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glenside, accounting for 40.6% of people. Buddhism, however, is more prevalent in Glenside compared to Greater Adelaide, with 5.3% of the population identifying as Buddhist versus the regional average of 3.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (23.7%), Australian (16.3%), and Other (13.4%). Notable differences exist in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is overrepresented at 1.0% compared to the regional average of 0.6%, Chinese at 12.0% versus 9.9%, and Korean at 0.9% versus 0.6%.

Glenside hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Glenside is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glenside has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (11.6%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.8%). This concentration of residents aged 75-84 is well above the national average of 6.0%. According to the 2021 Census, Glenside's population has seen changes in age distribution since the previous census. The proportion of residents aged 15-24 increased from 11.2% to 13.1%, while those aged 75-84 grew from 10.4% to 11.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 declined from 10.3% to 9.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Glenside's age structure. The number of residents aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 65%, reaching 396 from 240. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 years and above will account for all of Glenside's population growth, reflecting its aging demographic trend. In contrast, both the 45-54 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.