Glenunga

Population growth drivers in Glenunga are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the population of the Glenunga statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 2,318. This reflects an increase of 134 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,184. The current resident population estimate by AreaSearch is 2,290, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, with an additional validated new address since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,604 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenunga (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 6.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.9%, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia 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, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the national median for the area, with an expected increase of 110 persons to reach a total population of 2,428 by 2041, reflecting a 1.9% increase over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Glenunga according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Glenunga has experienced around 10 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25. This totals an estimated 51 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded so far. On average, 1.6 people move to the area per dwelling built annually during this period.

Commercial approvals in Glenunga totalled $20.6 million in FY-26. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glenunga records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 45th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% townhouses or apartments.

The area has approximately 374 people per dwelling approval, with population forecasts indicating Glenunga will gain 43 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Glenunga has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Glenunga performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Glenunga has a highly educated workforce with professional services being well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5%.

As of September 2025, there were 1,135 residents employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.4% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 57.3%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Glenunga has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, construction has limited presence with 4.8% employment compared to 8.7% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.5%, while labour force increased by 3.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with the state's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. National employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.9% over ten years in Glenunga, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Glenunga had a median income among taxpayers of $54,528. The average income stood at $91,555. This is among the highest in Australia compared 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 $59,326 (median) and $99,612 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Glenunga cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.5% of residents (660 people). This pattern is similar to that seen in the metropolitan region where 31.8% occupy this range. A substantial proportion of high earners, 32.3%, are above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. After housing costs, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Glenunga's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 66.8% houses and 33.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenunga was at 44.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented ones at 23.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenunga was $2,400, higher than Adelaide metro's $2,300. Weekly rent median was $380, compared to Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, Glenunga's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Glenunga has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.3% of all households, including 37.7% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 7.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 26.7%, with lone person households at 24.8% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Glenunga demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Glenunga's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 51.1% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational pathways account for 19.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 8.9%.

Educational participation is high in Glenunga, with 32.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Glenunga has eight active public transport stops operating currently. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with nineteen different routes in total. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 832.

Residents' accessibility to transport is rated as good, with an average distance of 234 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency averages 118 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 104 weekly trips per individual stop.

Glenunga's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Glenunga shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 63% of Glenunga's total population (1,462 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Adelaide's 67.8%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.5% and 5.6% of residents respectively. A total of 75.6% of Glenunga residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Adelaide's 72.6%. As of a recent study (date not specified), 23.9% of Glenunga's population is aged 65 and over, comprising 554 people. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are notably strong, mirroring those of the general population.

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

Glenunga has a high level of cultural diversity, with 40.4% of its population born overseas and 38.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glenunga, representing 41.2% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 0.4% of Glenunga's population versus 0.3%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (22.4%), Australian (16.2%), and Chinese (13.9%). Notably, Hungarian (0.4%) and Sri Lankan (0.7%) populations are higher in Glenunga compared to the regional averages of 0.3% and 0.6%, respectively. Similarly, Serbian ancestry is also overrepresented at 0.6%.

Glenunga hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Glenunga is 44 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glenunga has a notably higher proportion of people aged 75-84 (9.9% locally), while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 7.0%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.5% to 14.3%, whereas the 35-44 age group has declined from 13.2% to 12.4%. By 2041, Glenunga's population is projected to undergo significant demographic changes. The 85+ age cohort is expected to grow by 41 people (66%), increasing from 62 to 104. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 62% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.