Glenside

Population growth drivers in Glenside 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, as of Nov 2025, Glenside's estimated population is around 3,618. This reflects an increase of 766 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,852. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 3,610 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 359 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,230 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenside in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Glenside's growth rate of 26.9% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 area (4.9%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for Glenside statistical area (Lv2), with the area expected to expand by 418 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decrease of 6.0% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Glenside has seen approximately 164 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 822 homes. As of FY-26, 22 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 0.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed has been observed. This suggests that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new homes over this period is $594,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, $60.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glenside has 848.0% more building activity per person, suggesting substantial developer confidence in the location and greater choice for buyers nationally. Recent construction comprises 13.0% detached dwellings and 87.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant shift from the current housing mix of 29.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Glenside reflects a developing area with around 13 people per approval. With population expected to remain stable or decline, it should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers in the future.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Glenside should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Glenside has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

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

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Employment performance in Glenside exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Glenside has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% as of an unspecified past year.

Employment growth over the same period was estimated at 2.9%. As of September 2025, 1,422 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Glenside lagged behind Greater Adelaide's, at 51.8% compared to 61.7%. Employment was concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

The area showed particular strength in professional & technical employment, with a share of 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employed only 4.2% of local workers compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. There were 2.1 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating Glenside functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over a 12-month period ending unspecified, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force grew by 3.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Adelaide where employment rose by 3.0%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov showed SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenside's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The suburb of Glenside has an above average income level nationally, as per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Glenside is $45,505, with the average income at $74,531. These figures compare to Greater Adelaide's median and average incomes of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $49,509 (median) and $81,090 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Glenside rank modestly, between the 25th and 40th percentiles. Income analysis shows that the largest segment comprises 30.1% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,089 residents), which is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 31.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 29.3% houses and 70.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenside was 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.1% and rented ones at 38.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, below 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 lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 making up 43.3% and group households comprising 2.8%. 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 benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 48.9% possess university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in the Greater Adelaide area. This indicates a significant educational advantage for Glenside, positioning it well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 30.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%.

Vocational pathways account for 21.0% of qualifications among those aged 15+, 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.

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

Glenside has seven active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 14 different routes that together provide 698 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically located 240 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 99 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 99 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 match national benchmarks, with common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is high at approximately 56% of the total population (~2,041 people), compared to 67.8% across Greater Adelaide.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (8.8%) and mental health issues (7.7%). 69.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Adelaide. Glenside has 27.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,005 people), higher than the 23.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, performing better than 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's cultural diversity is notable, with 37.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 41.3% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 40.6%, while Buddhism is overrepresented at 5.3% compared to Greater Adelaide's 3.4%. Top ancestry groups are English (23.7%), Australian (16.3%), and Other (13.4%).

Sri Lankan, Chinese, and Korean ethnicities show notable divergences: Sri Lankan at 1.0%, Chinese at 12.0%, and Korean at 0.9%.

Glenside hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Glenside is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, and also considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glenside has a higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (11.6%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.8%). This concentration of 75-84 year-olds 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 15-24 age group has grown from 11.2% to 13.1%, while the 75-84 cohort has increased from 10.4% to 11.6%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has declined from 10.3% to 9.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Glenside's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 54%, reaching 396 people from a previous count of 256. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting Glenside's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 45-54 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.