Glenunga

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

As of Feb 2026, Glenunga's population is estimated at around 2,320. This reflects an increase of 136 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,184. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,290 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and one validated new address since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,606 persons per square kilometer, placing Glenunga in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Glenunga's growth of 6.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 4.9%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during recent periods.

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 are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, Glenunga is expected to increase by 101 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 1.5% in total over the 17 years.

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 FY21 to FY25. This totals an estimated 51 homes. So far in FY26, 5 approvals have been recorded. The average number of people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built is 1.6 during this period.

This indicates a balance between supply and demand, fostering stable market dynamics. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $945,000, demonstrating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, there have been $20.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glenunga records about three-quarters the building activity per person and places among the 45th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. Recent construction comprises 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (67.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The location has approximately 374 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Population forecasts indicate Glenunga will gain 34 residents through to 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Glenunga has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth 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 strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%.

In comparison to Greater Adelaide's unemployment rate of 3.9%, Glenunga's is 2.4% lower, but its workforce participation lags at 60.9%. Approximately 15.5% of residents worked from home based on Census responses, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Glenunga specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, while construction has limited presence at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 8.7%.

Employment opportunities may be limited locally as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.5% and labour force by 3.6%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glenunga's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 ended June 2023, Glenunga suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $54,528 with an average level standing at $91,555. This is among the highest in Australia 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 ended June 2023, current estimates for Glenunga 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 that 28.5% of residents (661 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, reflecting patterns seen in the metropolitan region where 31.8% similarly occupy this range. A substantial proportion of high earners, 32.3%, have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. After housing expenses, 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Glenunga's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 66.8% houses and 33.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenunga was 44.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (32.5%) or rented (23.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Glenunga was $380, compared to Adelaide metro's $320 and the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 26.7%, with lone person households at 24.8% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is 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

In Glenunga, residents aged 15 and above have a notably higher educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks. Specifically, 51.1% of Glenunga's residents hold university qualifications, surpassing South Australia's (SA) state average of 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's average of 28.9%. This substantial educational advantage indicates strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. The distribution of university qualifications among Glenunga's residents aged 15 and above is as follows: Bachelor degrees lead at 31.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%).

Vocational pathways account for 19.3% of qualifications in this age group, with advanced diplomas making up 10.4% and certificates accounting for 8.9%. Educational participation is notably 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, all providing bus services. These stops are served by nineteen different routes that collectively facilitate 832 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 234 meters from their nearest transport stop. Glenunga, being predominantly residential, sees most of its residents commuting outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 84%, while buses account for 10% and cycling makes up 2%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 118 trips per day, translating 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at 63%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (6.5%) and asthma (5.6%). 75.6% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Adelaide's 67.9%. Glenunga has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.6%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.3%. Senior health outcomes align with national rankings for 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, comprising 41.2% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 0.4% of Glenunga's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.4%), Australian (16.2%), and Chinese (13.9%). Notably, Hungarian, Sri Lankan, and Serbian ethnicities are also overrepresented in Glenunga compared to regional averages.

Glenunga hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Glenunga is 44 years, which exceeds Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in Glenunga at 10.0%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 6.9%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 11.5% to 14.5%, while the proportion of those aged 65 to 74 has declined from 12.1% to 11.1%. By 2041, Glenunga's population is projected to see significant demographic changes. The number of people aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 42 individuals (an increase of 72%), from 58 to 100. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above contributing to 59% of the projected growth. Conversely, the populations in the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decline.